Description
OpenSSH before 3.0.1 with Kerberos V enabled does not properly authenticate users, which could allow remote attackers to login unchallenged.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | openssh | 1:3.0.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | openssh | 1:3.0.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openssh | 1:3.0.1 | — |
References
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata30.html#sshd
- 20011119 OpenSSH 3.0.1 (fwd) mailing-list
- 3560 vdb-entry
- openssh-kerberos-elevate-privileges(7598) vdb-entry