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SSH1 SSH Daemon Logging Failure

high Nessus Plugin ID 11341

Synopsis

The remote SSH server does not properly log repeated logins attempts.

Description

The remote host is running SSH Communications Security SSH 1.2.30 or older.

The remote version of this software does not log repeated login attempts, which could allow remote attackers to compromise accounts without detection via a brute-force attack.

Solution

Upgrade the remote SSH server to the newest version available from SSH.com

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?dc4157ec

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11341

File Name: ssh_bruteforce.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Published: 3/10/2003

Updated: 7/30/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.1

Temporal Score: 5.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/5/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-0471

BID: 2345