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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-3234

sshd in OpenSSH 4 on Debian GNU/Linux, and the 20070303 OpenSSH snapshot, allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to arbitrary SELinux roles by appending a :/ (colon slash) sequence, followed by the role name, to the username.
Publish Date : 2008-07-18 Last Update Date : 2017-09-28
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- CVSS Scores & Vulnerability Types

CVSS Score
6.5
Confidentiality Impact Partial (There is considerable informational disclosure.)
Integrity Impact Partial (Modification of some system files or information is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what can be modified, or the scope of what the attacker can affect is limited.)
Availability Impact Partial (There is reduced performance or interruptions in resource availability.)
Access Complexity Low (Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. Very little knowledge or skill is required to exploit. )
Authentication Single system (The vulnerability requires an attacker to be logged into the system (such as at a command line or via a desktop session or web interface).)
Gained Access User
Vulnerability Type(s)
CWE ID 264

- Vendor Statements

Upon investigating this issue, the Red Hat Security Response Team has determined that this is not a vulnerability. The ability to specify a desired role when connecting to OpenSSH is a feature of how OpenSSH interacts with SELinux. Users can only assign themselves SELinux roles which they have permission to access. They cannot assign themselves arbitrary roles.
Source: Redhat

- Products Affected By CVE-2008-3234

# Product Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language
1 Application Openbsd Openssh 4.0 Version Details Vulnerabilities

- Number Of Affected Versions By Product

Vendor Product Vulnerable Versions
Openbsd Openssh 1

- References For CVE-2008-3234

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30276
BID 30276 Debian OpenSSH SELinux Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Release Date:2008-07-21
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44037
XF openssh-sshd-selinuxrole-unauth-access(44037)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6094
EXPLOIT-DB 6094

- Vulnerability Conditions

Vulnerability is valid if product versions listed below are used TOGETHER WITH(AND)

- Metasploit Modules Related To CVE-2008-3234

There are not any metasploit modules related to this CVE entry (Please visit www.metasploit.com for more information)
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