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CVE-2005-2666

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

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CVE-2005-2666 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SSH, as implemented in OpenSSH before 4.0 and possibly other implementations, stores hostnames, IP addresses, and keys in plaintext in the known_hosts file, which makes it easier for an attacker that has compromised an SSH user's account to generate a list of additional targets that are more likely to have the same password or key.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SSH, as implemented in OpenSSH before 4.0 and possibly other implementations, stores hostnames, IP addresses, and keys in plaintext in the known_hosts file, which makes it easier for an attacker that has compromised an SSH user's account to generate a list of additional targets that are more likely to have the same password or key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenssh3.0
OpenbsdOpenssh3.0.1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.0.1p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.0.2
OpenbsdOpenssh3.0.2p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.0p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.1p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.2
OpenbsdOpenssh3.2.2p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.2.3p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.3
OpenbsdOpenssh3.3p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.4
OpenbsdOpenssh3.4p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.5
OpenbsdOpenssh3.5p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.6
OpenbsdOpenssh3.6.1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.6.1p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.6.1p2
OpenbsdOpenssh3.7
OpenbsdOpenssh3.7.1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.7.1p2
OpenbsdOpenssh3.8
OpenbsdOpenssh3.8.1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.8.1p1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.9
OpenbsdOpenssh3.9.1
OpenbsdOpenssh3.9.1p1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2666?
SSH, as implemented in OpenSSH before 4.0 and possibly other implementations, stores hostnames, IP addresses, and keys in plaintext in the known_hosts file, which makes it easier for an attacker that has compromised an SSH user's account to generate a list of additional targets that are more likely to have the same password or key.
How severe is CVE-2005-2666?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2666 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2666?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST