Vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh

CVE-2015-5352

The x11_open_helper function in channels.c in ssh in OpenSSH before 6.9, when ForwardX11Trusted mode is not used, lacks a check of the refusal deadline for X connections, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a connection outside of the permitted time window.

EPSS: 0.054 (91.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5352?
CVE-2015-5352 is a vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh, classified under CWE-264. Published 2015-08-03.
Is CVE-2015-5352 known to be exploited?
6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.