Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in OpenSSH by OpenBSD
CVE-2016-10009

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

OpenBSD

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-10009?

The untrusted search path vulnerability in OpenSSH's ssh-agent component allows remote attackers to exploit control over a forwarded agent-socket. By manipulating this control, attackers can execute arbitrary local PKCS#11 modules. This can lead to unauthorized actions and compromise the security integrity of the system, as it bypasses typical safeguards in place for module execution.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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