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CRITICAL · 9.1

CVE-2022-38337

When aborting a SFTP connection, MobaXterm before v22.1 sends a hardcoded password to the server. The server treats this as an invalid login attempt which can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for t...

Vulnerability Description

When aborting a SFTP connection, MobaXterm before v22.1 sends a hardcoded password to the server. The server treats this as an invalid login attempt which can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the user if services like fail2ban are used.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MobatekMobaxterm<= 22.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38337?

CVE-2022-38337 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). When aborting a SFTP connection, MobaXterm before v22.1 sends a hardcoded password to the server. The server treats this as an invalid login attempt which can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for t...

How severe is CVE-2022-38337?

CVE-2022-38337 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-2022-38337?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mobatek Mobaxterm.