SB2016081802 - Default public SSH keys in Photon OS 1.0 OVA
Published: August 18, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016081802
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Default public SSH key (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5332)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of default public SSH key in all versions of Photon OS 1.0 OVAs, downloaded before August 14, 2016. A remote attacker with the corresponding private SSH key can gain access to vulnerable system using default SSH keys.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.