CVE-2005-2771: Critical severity F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server vulnerability

Published Sep 2, 2005

Updated

WRQ Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server 6.0 (formerly known as F-Secure SSH server) processes access and deny lists in a case-sensitive manner, when previous versions were case-insensitive, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions and login to accounts that should be denied.

Affected Software

4 affected components

F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=5.1

F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=5.2

F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=5.3

WRQ WRQ Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server=6.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/16649/

Event History

Sep 2, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2771?

CVE-2005-2771 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2771?

To fix CVE-2005-2771, upgrade to a version of F-Secure SSH Server or WRQ Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server that handles access lists case-sensitively.

Who is affected by CVE-2005-2771?

CVE-2005-2771 affects users of F-Secure SSH Server versions 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and WRQ Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server version 6.0.

What causes CVE-2005-2771?

CVE-2005-2771 is caused by the case-sensitive handling of access and deny lists in newer software versions.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-2771?

The potential impact of CVE-2005-2771 includes unauthorized access to accounts that should be restricted.