MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2014-8132

Double free vulnerability in the ssh_packet_kexinit function in kex.c in libssh 0.5.x and 0.6.x before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted kexinit packet.

Vulnerability Description

Double free vulnerability in the ssh_packet_kexinit function in kex.c in libssh 0.5.x and 0.6.x before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted kexinit packet.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LibsshLibssh0.5.0
DebianDebian Linux7.0
OpensuseOpensuse12.3
FedoraprojectFedora19
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-8132?

CVE-2014-8132 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Double free vulnerability in the ssh_packet_kexinit function in kex.c in libssh 0.5.x and 0.6.x before 0.6.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted kexinit packet.

How severe is CVE-2014-8132?

CVE-2014-8132 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8132?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libssh Libssh, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Fedoraproject Fedora, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.