CVE-2006-5229: Infoleak

Published Oct 10, 2006
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Updated

OpenSSH portable 4.1 on SUSE Linux, and possibly other platforms and versions, and possibly under limited configurations, allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames via timing discrepancies in which responses take longer for valid usernames than invalid ones, as demonstrated by sshtime. NOTE: as of 20061014, it appears that this issue is dependent on the use of manually-set passwords that causes delays when processing /etc/shadow due to an increased number of rounds.

Affected Software

4 affected components
OpenBSD OpenSSH=4.1
Novell SUSE Linux
All of the following
OpenBSD OpenSSH=4.1
Novell SUSE Linux

Event History

Oct 10, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Data Sourced
11:07 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 11, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5229?

CVE-2006-5229 is considered a medium severity vulnerability primarily due to its potential to expose valid usernames through timing discrepancies.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5229?

To mitigate CVE-2006-5229, update OpenSSH to a version later than 4.1 or implement rate-limiting on login attempts.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5229?

CVE-2006-5229 affects OpenSSH portable 4.1 on SUSE Linux and potentially other platforms and versions under specific configurations.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5229?

CVE-2006-5229 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability due to the timing attack that reveals valid usernames.

5

Can CVE-2006-5229 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-5229 can be exploited remotely by attackers to determine valid usernames on the affected systems.

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