Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in WolfSSH Server-Side State Machine Before Versions 1.4.17
CVE-2024-2873

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wolfssl Inc.

Status
Wolfssh
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 March 2024

What is CVE-2024-2873?

A security vulnerability has been identified in the server-side state machine of wolfSSH before version 1.4.17. This flaw allows a malicious client to create channels without engaging in proper user authentication, which leads to the potential for unauthorized access. Such behavior undermines the integrity and security of systems utilizing wolfSSH, prompting immediate attention and remediation to safeguard against exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

wolfSSH 0

References

https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/670
patch
https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/671
patch
https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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