OpenSSH 6.6 and Earlier: Bypassing SSHFP DNS RR Checking via HostCertificate

CVE-2014-2653 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

The verify_host_key function in sshconnect.c in the client in OpenSSH 6.6 and earlier allows remote servers to trigger the skipping of SSHFP DNS RR checking by presenting an unacceptable HostCertificate.

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