6246 : SSH .rhosts Authentication
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6 months ago

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Disclosure

Jan 01, 1999

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Any SSH server may contain a flaw that may allow a malicious user to log in without authorization. The issue is triggered when an .rhosts file is used for authentication. It is possible that the flaw may allow unauthorized login resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
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Solution

It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): Disable .rhosts authentication.

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All Vendors

SSH Server

All Versions

References

Related OSVDB ID: 6247
ISS X-Force ID: 315
CVE ID: 1999-0547 (see also: NVD)

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