SB2014032701 - Input validation error in OpenSSH



SB2014032701 - Input validation error in OpenSSH

Published: March 27, 2014 Updated: August 3, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014032701
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2653)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The verify_host_key function in sshconnect.c in the client in OpenSSH 6.6 and earlier allows remote servers to trigger the skipping of SSHFP DNS RR checking by presenting an unacceptable HostCertificate.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.