CVE-2015-5600
First published: Mon Aug 03 2015(Updated: )
The kbdint_next_device function in auth2-chall.c in sshd in OpenSSH through 6.9 does not properly restrict the processing of keyboard-interactive devices within a single connection, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute-force attacks or cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long and duplicative list in the ssh -oKbdInteractiveDevices option, as demonstrated by a modified client that provides a different password for each pam element on this list.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSH | <=6.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/usr.bin/ssh/auth2-chall.c
- http://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/usr.bin/ssh/auth2-chall.c.diff?r1=1.42&r2=1.43&f=h
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10697
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/165170.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162955.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00017.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/23/4
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0466.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jul/92
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75990
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92012
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032988
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2710-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2710-2
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-412672.pdf
- https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04952480
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05128992
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05157667
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10136
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10157
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00010.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-04
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20151106-0001/
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/1174-security-advisory-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5600?
CVE-2015-5600 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating brute-force attacks and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5600?
To fix CVE-2015-5600, upgrade OpenSSH to version 6.9 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5600?
CVE-2015-5600 affects OpenSSH versions up to and including 6.9.
What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2015-5600?
CVE-2015-5600 can be exploited to perform brute-force attacks or cause denial of service through excess CPU consumption.
Is CVE-2015-5600 remote exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2015-5600 is remote exploitable, allowing attackers to target systems from a distance.
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