Vulnerability Description
sshd in OpenSSH 6.8 and 6.9 uses world-writable permissions for TTY devices, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (terminal disruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by writing to a device, as demonstrated by writing an escape sequence.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 6.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/26/2
- http://www.openssh.com/txt/release-7.0Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/22/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76497
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033917
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-412672.pdf
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-04
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41173/
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/26/2
- http://www.openssh.com/txt/release-7.0Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/22/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76497
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6565?
CVE-2015-6565 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). sshd in OpenSSH 6.8 and 6.9 uses world-writable permissions for TTY devices, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (terminal disruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by wr...
How severe is CVE-2015-6565?
CVE-2015-6565 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6565?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.