Red Hat update for python-paramiko



Published: 2018-04-13
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-7750
CWE-ID CWE-592
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux EUS Compute Node
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Authentication bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU11130

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7750

CWE-ID: CWE-592 - Authentication Bypass Issues

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication.

The weakness exists is due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can use a customized SSH client, bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to resources on the target systemю

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux EUS Compute Node: 6.7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power: 6.7

: 6.7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 6.4 - 6.7

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1125


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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