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CVE-2011-5000

The ssh_gssapi_parse_ename function in gss-serv.c in OpenSSH 5.8 and earlier, when gssapi-with-mic authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users…

Impact

The ssh_gssapi_parse_ename function in gss-serv.c in OpenSSH 5.8 and earlier, when gssapi-with-mic authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large value in a certain length field. NOTE: there may be limited scenarios in which this issue is relevant.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
OpenbsdOpenssh
through 5.8
Versions 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.27

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