Vulnerability Description
SimpleMiningOS through v1259 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: the vendor indicated that they have no plans to fix this, and discourage deployment using public IPv4.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
- https://simplemining.net/page/changelog
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
- https://simplemining.net/page/changelog
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-19753?
CVE-2019-19753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). SimpleMiningOS through v1259 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-2019-19753?
CVE-2019-19753 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19753?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.