CVE-2008-5124 Security feature bypass in n/a
JSCAPE Secure FTP Applet fails to verify SSH host keys, allowing remote attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5124?
CVE-2008-5124 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
JSCAPE Secure FTP Applet 4.8.0 and earlier does not ask the user to verify a new or mismatched SSH host key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5124?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jscape Secure Ftp Applet.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5124?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5124 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-5124 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5124 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7rw-cjjv-6cc4.