CVE-2017-5242
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CVE-2017-5242 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Nexpose and InsightVM virtual appliances downloaded between April 5th, 2017 and May 3rd, 2017 contain identical SSH host keys. Normally, a unique SSH host key should be generated the first time a virtual appliance boots.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nexpose and InsightVM virtual appliances downloaded between April 5th, 2017 and May 3rd, 2017 contain identical SSH host keys. Normally, a unique SSH host key should be generated the first time a virtual appliance boots.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 | Insightvm | >= 2017-04-05, <= 2017-05-03 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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