Vulnerability Description
authfile.c in sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4 does not properly consider the effects of realloc on buffer contents, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive private-key information by leveraging access to a privilege-separated child process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | <= 7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/19/2Mailing ListRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94977
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037490
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slack
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2029
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-412672.pdf
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-676336.pdf
- https://github.com/openbsd/src/commit/ac8147a06ed2e2403fb6b9a0c03e618a9333c0e9Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00010.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171130-0002/
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://www.openssh.com/txt/release-7.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/19/2Mailing ListRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94977
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037490
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10011?
CVE-2016-10011 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). authfile.c in sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4 does not properly consider the effects of realloc on buffer contents, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive private-key information by leveraging a...
How severe is CVE-2016-10011?
CVE-2016-10011 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10011?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.