CVE-2024-39894
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jul 2, 2024
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
CWE ID 367
Summary
CVE-2024-39894 is a vulnerability affecting OpenSSH versions 9.5 through 9.7. This issue involves a logic error in the ObscureKeystrokeTiming feature, which could allow timing attacks against echo-off password entry during su and Sudo operations. The vulnerability exposes the system to potential unauthorized access through keystroke input manipulation. Other similar timing attacks against keystroke entry may also pose a threat. Users are advised to upgrade to OpenSSH version 9.8 to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- OpenSSH
Affected Vendors
- OpenBSD Project
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