CVE-2018-10933:A vulnerability was found in libssh's server-side state machine before versions 0.7.6 and 0.8.4, allowing a malicious client to create channels without authentication, leading to unauthorized access (CVE-2018-10933).

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A vulnerability exists in the server-side state machine of libssh versions 0.7.6 and 0.8.4. An attacker could exploit this flaw by creating channels without proper authentication, resulting in unauthorized access to the system.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2018-10933
  • CVSS Score: 9.1 (Critical)
    • Attack Vector: Network
    • Attack Complexity: Low
    • Privileges Required: None
    • User Interaction: None
    • Confidentiality Impact: High
    • Integrity Impact: High
    • Availability Impact: None
  • CWE ID: CWE-592
  • Published Date: 2018-10-17
  • Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
  • Affected Versions:
    • 0.7.6
    • 0.8.4

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update libssh to a version beyond 0.7.6 and 0.8.4. It is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor to address this issue.

References

  1. USN-3795-1: https://usn.ubuntu.com/3795-1/
  2. Oracle Security Advisory: https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2019-5072801.html
  3. USN-3795-2: https://usn.ubuntu.com/3795-2/
  4. DSA-4322: https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4322
  5. Exploit Database: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45638/
  6. libssh Security Advisory: https://www.libssh.org/security/advisories/CVE-2018-10933.txt
  7. Red Hat Bugzilla: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10933
  8. Security Focus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105677
  9. Debian LTS Announcement: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00010.html
  10. SonicWall Advisory: https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2018-0016
  11. NetApp Security Advisory: https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190118-0002/

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  5. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  6. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  7. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  8. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  12. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  13. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  14. Mining
    Mining
  15. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  16. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  17. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  18. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  19. Construction
    Construction
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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