CVE-2006-6302
Medium
Description
fail2ban 0.7.4 and earlier does not properly parse sshd log files, which allows remote attackers to add arbitrary hosts to the /etc/hosts.deny file and cause a denial of service by adding arbitrary IP addresses to the sshd log file, as demonstrated by logging in via ssh with a login name containing certain strings with an IP address.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
ProductFail2ban
PublishedDec 6, 2006
First seenDec 6, 2006
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fail2ban fail2ban | v ≤ 0.7.4 | — |
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