CVE-2019-12953 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: What is CVE-2019-12953?

CVE-2019-12953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Dropbear 2011.54 through 2018.76 has an inconsistent failure delay that may lead to revealing valid usernames, a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-12953?

CVE-2019-12953 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12953?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh.

Vulnerability Description

Dropbear 2011.54 through 2018.76 has an inconsistent failure delay that may lead to revealing valid usernames, a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dropbear Ssh Project	Dropbear Ssh	>= 2011.54, <= 2018.76

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-203

References

https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGESRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGESRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-12953?

CVE-2019-12953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Dropbear 2011.54 through 2018.76 has an inconsistent failure delay that may lead to revealing valid usernames, a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.

How severe is CVE-2019-12953?

CVE-2019-12953 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-2019-12953?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh.