Описание
A flaw was found in libssh, a library that implements the SSH protocol. When calculating the session ID during the key exchange (KEX) process, an allocation failure in cryptographic functions may lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue can cause the client or server to crash.
Отчет
The Red Hat Product Security team has assessed the severity of this vulnerability as Moderate, due to its local attack vector and high complexity of exploitation. Although it requires specific allocation failure scenarios, successful exploitation can result in a crash of SSH clients or servers using libssh. This is caused by a NULL pointer dereference during the calculation of the KEX session ID. Within regulated environments, a combination of the following controls acts as a significant barrier to successfully exploiting a CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability and therefore downgrades the severity of this particular CVE from Moderate to Low. The platform incorporates secure engineering principles and controls to enforce secure coding practices, including proper memory handling and error checking, reducing the likelihood of null pointer dereference vulnerabilities. Coding standards, tools, and processes support early detection and prevention of memory-related flaws. Static code analysis identifies null dereference and related issues during development, while system monitoring detects memory errors and anomalous behavior in the event of exploitation. Additionally, the platform leverages memory protection mechanisms such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) to strengthen resilience against memory-related vulnerabilities.
Меры по смягчению последствий
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | libssh | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | libssh2 | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | libssh2 | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | libssh | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | libssh | Fix deferred | ||
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | rhcos | Fix deferred |
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EPSS
4.7 Medium
CVSS3
Связанные уязвимости
A flaw was found in libssh, a library that implements the SSH protocol. When calculating the session ID during the key exchange (KEX) process, an allocation failure in cryptographic functions may lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue can cause the client or server to crash.
A flaw was found in libssh, a library that implements the SSH protocol. When calculating the session ID during the key exchange (KEX) process, an allocation failure in cryptographic functions may lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue can cause the client or server to crash.
A flaw was found in libssh, a library that implements the SSH protocol ...
A flaw was found in libssh, a library that implements the SSH protocol. When calculating the session ID during the key exchange (KEX) process, an allocation failure in cryptographic functions may lead to a NULL pointer dereference. This issue can cause the client or server to crash.
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EPSS
4.7 Medium
CVSS3