Vulnerability Description
HiveOS through 0.6-102@191212 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 2019-09-26, the vendor indicated that they would consider fixing this.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hiveos.farm/changelog/
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
- https://hiveos.farm/changelog/
- https://rsaxvc.net/blog/2020/4/10/Widespread_re-use_of_SSH_Host_Keys_in_Ethereum
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-19754?
CVE-2019-19754 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). HiveOS through 0.6-102@191212 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.i...
How severe is CVE-2019-19754?
CVE-2019-19754 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19754?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.