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CVE-2008-2285

UnknownEPSS 1.69%

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CVE-2008-2285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ssh-vulnkey tool on Ubuntu Linux 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 LTS does not recognize authorized_keys lines that contain options, which makes it easier for remote attackers to exploit CVE-2008-0166 by guessing a key that was not identified by this tool.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ssh-vulnkey tool on Ubuntu Linux 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 LTS does not recognize authorized_keys lines that contain options, which makes it easier for remote attackers to exploit CVE-2008-0166 by guessing a key that was not identified by this tool.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.69%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UbuntuLinux7.04
UbuntuLinux7.10
UbuntuLinux8.04

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2285?
The ssh-vulnkey tool on Ubuntu Linux 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 LTS does not recognize authorized_keys lines that contain options, which makes it easier for remote attackers to exploit CVE-2008-0166 by guessing a key that was not identified by this tool.
How severe is CVE-2008-2285?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2285?
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