Authentication bypass in py3-paramiko (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-7750 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-592 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
py3-paramiko (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU11130
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7750
CWE-ID:
CWE-592 - Authentication Bypass Issues
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication.
The weakness exists is due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can use a customized SSH client, bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to resources on the target systemю
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionspy3-paramiko (Alpine package): 2.4.2-r2
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2190e763cd35bc01dea68937e260424a9e259a24
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
