Description
unix_random.c in lshd for lsh 2.0.1 leaks file descriptors related to the randomness generator, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by truncating the seed file, which prevents the server from starting, or obtain sensitive seed information that could be used to crack keys.
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
n/a n/a
n/aaffected
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16357 ↗
- http://lists.lysator.liu.se/pipermail/lsh-bugs/2006q1/000467.html ↗
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18623 ↗
- http://www.osvdb.org/22695 ↗
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24263 ↗
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-956 ↗
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0301 ↗
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18564 ↗