CVE-2014-8475
FreeBSD 9.1, 9.2, and 10.0, when compiling OpenSSH with Kerberos support, uses incorrect library ordering when linking sshd, which causes symbols to be resolved incorrectly and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sshd deadlock and…
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.74%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
FreeBSD 9.1, 9.2, and 10.0, when compiling OpenSSH with Kerberos support, uses incorrect library ordering when linking sshd, which causes symbols to be resolved incorrectly and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (sshd deadlock and prevention of new connections) by ending multiple connections before authentication is completed.
- CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
- EPSS
- 1.74% probability · 76th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-17
- Affected
- freebsd/freebsd
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128972/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-sshd-Denial-Of-Service.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61440
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70913
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031168
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98491
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14%3A24.sshd.ascVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128972/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-sshd-Denial-Of-Service.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61440
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70913
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031168
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98491
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14%3A24.sshd.ascVendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.