CVE-2007-2768: Infoleak
OpenSSH when using OPIE (One-Time Passwords in Everything) for PAM allows remote attackers to determine the existence of certain user accounts which displays a different response if the user account exists and is configured to use one-time passwords (OTP) a similar issue to CVE-2007-2243.
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OpenSSH, when using OPIE (One-Time Passwords in Everything) for PAM, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of certain user accounts, which displays a different response if the user account exists and is configured to use one-time passwords (OTP), a similar issue to CVE-2007-2243.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2768?
CVE-2007-2768 has a medium severity level due to the information disclosure risk it poses.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2768?
To fix CVE-2007-2768, you should upgrade to the latest version of OpenSSH that addresses this vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-2768?
CVE-2007-2768 affects OpenSSH and various NetApp products utilizing OPIE for PAM.
How does CVE-2007-2768 exploit user accounts?
CVE-2007-2768 allows attackers to infer the existence of user accounts based on different response times for valid and invalid account queries.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-2768?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2007-2768 is to disable one-time password authentication until a patch is applied.