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CVE-2015-6565

UnknownEPSS 2.60%

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CVE-2015-6565 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sshd in OpenSSH 6.8 and 6.9 uses world-writable permissions for TTY devices, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (terminal disruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by writing to a device, as demonstrated by writing an escape sequence.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sshd in OpenSSH 6.8 and 6.9 uses world-writable permissions for TTY devices, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (terminal disruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by writing to a device, as demonstrated by writing an escape sequence.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.60%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenssh6.8
OpenbsdOpenssh6.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6565?
sshd in OpenSSH 6.8 and 6.9 uses world-writable permissions for TTY devices, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (terminal disruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by writing to a device, as demonstrated by writing an escape sequence.
How severe is CVE-2015-6565?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6565 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6565?
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