Memory Exposure in OpenSSH Client Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2016-0777
6.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Sophos
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 14 January 2016
Summary
OpenSSH Client's resend_bytes function in roaming_common.c versions 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x before 7.1p2 is susceptible to a flaw that allows malicious remote servers to exploit this weakness. By triggering the client to transmit an entire memory buffer, attackers can access sensitive information, such as private keys, leading to potential unauthorized access to systems and data.
References
EPSS Score
67% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved