CVE-2008-3234
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CVE-2008-3234 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sshd in OpenSSH 4 on Debian GNU/Linux, and the 20070303 OpenSSH snapshot, allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to arbitrary SELinux roles by appending a :/ (colon slash) sequence, followed by the role name, to the username.. EPSS estimates a 5.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sshd in OpenSSH 4 on Debian GNU/Linux, and the 20070303 OpenSSH snapshot, allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to arbitrary SELinux roles by appending a :/ (colon slash) sequence, followed by the role name, to the username.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 4.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-3234?
sshd in OpenSSH 4 on Debian GNU/Linux, and the 20070303 OpenSSH snapshot, allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to arbitrary SELinux roles by appending a :/ (colon slash) sequence, followed by the role name, to the username.
How severe is CVE-2008-3234?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3234 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3234?
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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