SB2018082817 - Information disclosure in Debian openssh package
Published: August 28, 2018 Updated: November 21, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018082817
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15919)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of an authentication request packet when the Guide Star Server II (GSS2) component is used. A remote attacker can send an authentication request packet and access sensitive information, such as valid usernames.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.