Vulnerability Description
The ssh_packet_read_poll2 function in packet.c in OpenSSH before 7.1p2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via crafted network traffic.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 6.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176516.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175676.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176349.ht
- http://www.openssh.com/txt/release-7.1p2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81293
- https://anongit.mindrot.org/openssh.git/commit/?id=2fecfd486bdba9f51b3a789277bb0
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa109
- 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
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176516.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175676.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/176349.ht
- http://www.openssh.com/txt/release-7.1p2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1907?
CVE-2016-1907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The ssh_packet_read_poll2 function in packet.c in OpenSSH before 7.1p2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via crafted network traffic.
How severe is CVE-2016-1907?
CVE-2016-1907 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1907?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh.