CVE-2024-2873
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2024-2873 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in wolfSSH's server-side state machine before versions 1.4.17. A malicious client could create channels without first performing user authentication, resulting in unauthorized access. . EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in wolfSSH's server-side state machine before versions 1.4.17. A malicious client could create channels without first performing user authentication, resulting in unauthorized access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfssh | Wolfssh | < 1.4.17 |
References
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/670Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/671Issue Tracking
- https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/670Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssh/pull/671Issue Tracking
- https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-2873?
A vulnerability was found in wolfSSH's server-side state machine before versions 1.4.17. A malicious client could create channels without first performing user authentication, resulting in unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2024-2873?
CVE-2024-2873 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2873?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-2873?
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