CVE-2008-2285 json
The ssh-vulnkey tool on Ubuntu Linux 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 LTS does not recognize authorized_keys lines that contain options, which makes it…
published 2008-05-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2282
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The ssh-vulnkey tool on Ubuntu Linux 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 LTS does not recognize authorized_keys lines that contain options, which makes it easier for remote attackers to exploit CVE-2008-0166 by guessing a key that was not identified by this tool.
Patch / fix
- openssh Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1:4.7p1-10
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2008-2285
Exploit prediction
1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
References
-
ubuntu.com
/usn/usn-612-5
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42568
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2285
- NVD CVE-2008-2285
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