CVE-2018-3737
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.74%
Last modified
CVE-2018-3737 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. sshpk is vulnerable to ReDoS when parsing crafted invalid public keys.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sshpk is vulnerable to ReDoS when parsing crafted invalid public keys.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joyent | Sshpk | <= 1.13.1 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/319593Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/319593Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3737?
sshpk is vulnerable to ReDoS when parsing crafted invalid public keys.
How severe is CVE-2018-3737?
CVE-2018-3737 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3737?
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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