Vulnerability Description
easyMINE before 2019-12-05 ships with SSH host keys baked into the installation image, which allows man-in-the-middle attacks and makes identification of all public IPv4 nodes trivial with Shodan.io.
CVSS Score
5.6
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.easymine.io
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
- https://blog.easymine.io
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-19751?
CVE-2019-19751 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). easyMINE before 2019-12-05 ships with SSH host keys baked into the installation image, which allows man-in-the-middle attacks and makes identification of all public IPv4 nodes trivial with Shodan.io.
How severe is CVE-2019-19751?
CVE-2019-19751 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19751?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.