CVE-2019-12953
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
CVE-2019-12953 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dropbear 2011.54 through 2018.76 has an inconsistent failure delay that may lead to revealing valid usernames, a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dropbear 2011.54 through 2018.76 has an inconsistent failure delay that may lead to revealing valid usernames, a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dropbear Ssh Project | Dropbear Ssh | >= 2011.54, <= 2018.76 |
References
- https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGESRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGESRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12953?
Dropbear 2011.54 through 2018.76 has an inconsistent failure delay that may lead to revealing valid usernames, a different issue than CVE-2018-15599.
How severe is CVE-2019-12953?
CVE-2019-12953 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12953?
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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