CVE-2019-6109
CVSS v3
6.8
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
7.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in OpenSSH 7.9. Due to missing character encoding in the progress display, a malicious server (or Man-in-The-Middle attacker) can employ crafted object names to manipulate the client output, e.g., by using ANSI control codes to hide additional files being transferred. This affects refresh_progress_meter() in progressmeter.c.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-01-31
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-6109?
An issue was discovered in OpenSSH 7.9. Due to missing character encoding in the progress display, a malicious server (or Man-in-The-Middle attacker) can employ crafted object names to manipulate the client output, e.g., by using ANSI control codes to hide additional files being transferred. This affects refresh_progress_meter() in progressmeter.c.
Is CVE-2019-6109 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-6109 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 7.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-6109?
CVE-2019-6109 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM severity).
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