CVE-2014-9278

openssh: ~/.k5users unexpectedly grants remote login

Published Dec 6, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 4.0 Medium EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in the .k5users file of that user, which might bypass intended authentication requirements that would force a local login.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9103 The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in the .k5users file of that user, which might bypass intended authentication requirements that would force a local login.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:40 PM
Reserved
Dec 4, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 6, 2014, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 3, 2014, 12:00 AM