Name: CVE-2014-9278: Improper Authentication
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2014-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2014-9278, CWE-287, CVSS 4.3, EPSS 0.00351

The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in the .k5users file of that user, which might bypass intended authentication requirements that would force a local login.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.3

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Oracle_linux	—	Upgrade openssh-server-sysvinitUpgrade openssh-askpassUpgrade openssh-clientsUpgrade opensshUpgrade openssh-serverUpgrade pam_ssh_agent_authUpgrade openssh-keycatUpgrade openssh-ldap	Oct 16, 2024	Dec 6, 2014

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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