CVE-2007-2791 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 22 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can identify valid users on HP Tru64 UNIX via SSH timing attacks, exposing user account information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-2791?

CVE-2007-2791 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Secure Shell (SSH) in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B-4 and 5.1B-3 allows remote attackers to identify valid users via unspecified vectors, probably related to timing attacks and AuthInteractiveFailureRandomTimeout.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2791?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Tru64.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2791?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2791 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-2791 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2791 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j7hr-hq3j-vpv3.