CVE-2019-12953: Medium severity dropbear ssh vulnerability

Published Dec 30, 2020
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Updated

Dropbear 2011.54 through 2018.76 has an inconsistent failure delay that may lead to revealing valid usernames, a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh>=2011.54<=2018.76

Event History

Dec 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in Dropbear?

The vulnerability ID for this issue in Dropbear is CVE-2019-12953.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-12953?

The severity level of CVE-2019-12953 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

What is the affected software version range for CVE-2019-12953?

CVE-2019-12953 affects Dropbear versions 2011.54 through 2018.76.

4

How can the inconsistent failure delay issue in Dropbear be exploited?

The inconsistent failure delay in Dropbear may lead to revealing valid usernames.

5

Is CVE-2019-12953 the same as CVE-2018-15599 in Dropbear?

No, CVE-2019-12953 in Dropbear is a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.

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