Vulnerability Description
nvOC through 3.2 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. NOTE: as of 2019-12-01, the vendor indicated plans to fix this in the next image build.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/papampi/nvOC_by_fullzero_Community_Release/commits/release
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
- https://github.com/papampi/nvOC_by_fullzero_Community_Release/commits/release
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-19752?
CVE-2019-19752 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). nvOC through 3.2 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. NOTE: as o...
How severe is CVE-2019-19752?
CVE-2019-19752 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19752?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.