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ID:8676 - Exploit for Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy in OpenSSH - CVE-2003-0190
ID:8676 - Exploit for Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy in OpenSSH - CVE-2003-0190
Published: December 16, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70395
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2003-0190
CWE-ID: CWE-208
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
OpenSSH
OpenSSH
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected application sends an error message when a user does not exist. A remote attacker can determine valid usernames via a timing attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.