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WakaTime · Report #255627

SSH backdated version open port

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4upvotes
23 Nov 2017disclosed

How it was found

You are running a version of OpenSSH which is older than 6.7

Versions prior than 6.7 are vulnerable to an off by one error that allows local users to gain root access, and it may be possible for remote users to similarly compromise the daemon for remote access.

In addition, a vulnerable SSH client may be compromised by connecting to a malicious SSH daemon that exploits this vulnerability in the client code, thus compromising the client system.An attacker may use this flaw to set up a brute force attack against the remote host.

Solution : Upgrade to OpenSSH 6.7 or apply the patch for prior versions. (See: https://www.openssh.org)

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