CVSS2
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
CVSS3
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
Percentile
95.2%
IBM SECURITY ADVISORY
First Issued: Thu Sep 8 14:36:37 CDT 2016
The most recent version of this document is available here:
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_advisory9.asc
https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_advisory9.asc
ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_advisory9.asc
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in OpenSSH affect AIX (CVE-2015-8325,
CVE-2016-6210 and CVE-2016-6515)
===============================================================================
SUMMARY:
Vulnerabilities in OpenSSH affect AIX
===============================================================================
VULNERABILITY DETAILS:
CVEID: CVE-2015-8325
DESCRIPTION: When the UseLogin feature is enabled and PAM is configured to
read .pam_environment files in user home directories, allows local users
to gain privileges by triggering a crafted environment for the /bin/login
program, as demonstrated by an LD_PRELOAD environment variable.
CVSS Base Score: 7.4
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/114628 for the
current score.
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVEID: CVE-2016-6210
DESCRIPTION: An attacker can measure timing differences in password
authentication that could be used to discern valid from invalid account
names when long passwords were sent and particular password hashing
algorithms are in use on the server
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115128 for the
current score.
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)
CVEID: CVE-2016-6515
DESCRIPTION: sshd does not limit password lengths for password authentication,
which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service
(crypt CPU consumption) via a long string.
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Temporal Score: See
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115911 for the
current score.
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSION:
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2
VIOS 2.2.x
The following fileset levels are vulnerable:
key_fileset = osrcaix
Fileset Lower Level Upper Level KEY
-------------------------------------------------------------
openssh.base.client 4.0.0.5200 6.0.0.6202 key_w_fs
openssh.base.server 4.0.0.5200 6.0.0.6202 key_w_fs
Note: To determine if your system is vulnerable, execute the
following commands:
lslpp -L | grep -i openssh.base.client
lslpp -L | grep -i openssh.base.server
REMEDIATION:
A. FIXES
Fixes are available. The fixes can be downloaded via ftp and
http from:
ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_fix9.tar
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_fix9.tar
https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_fix9.tar
The link above is to a tar file containing this signed
advisory, fix packages, and OpenSSL signatures for each package.
The fixes below include prerequisite checking. This will
enforce the correct mapping between the fixes and AIX
releases.
Note that the tar file contains Interim fixes that are based on
OpenSSH version as given below -
You must be on the 'prereq for installation' level before
applying the interim fix. This may require installing a new
level(prereq version) first.
AIX Level Interim Fix (*.Z) Fileset Name(prereq for installation) KEY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.3, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2 6202_ifix.160830.epkg.Z openssh.base(6.0.0.6202 version) key_w_fix
VIOS Level Interim Fix (*.Z) Fileset Name(prereq for installation) KEY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.2.* 6202_ifix.160830.epkg.Z openssh.base(6.0.0.6202 version) key_w_fix
Latest level of OpenSSH fileset is available from the web download site:
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/reg/download.do?source=aixbp&lang=en_US&S_PKG=openssh&cp=UTF-8
To extract the fix from the tar file:
tar xvf openssh_fix9.tar
cd openssh_fix9
Verify you have retrieved the fix intact:
The checksums below were generated using the
"openssl dgst -sha256 file" command is the followng:
openssl dgst -sha256 filename KEY
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
d7d9c1dd5cfb8687a641daab19254f24e6ab4f2677f263acd21742e42ff02a50 6202_ifix.160830.epkg.Z key_w_csum
These sums should match exactly. The OpenSSL signatures in the tar
file and on this advisory can also be used to verify the integrity
of the fixes. If the sums or signatures cannot be confirmed,
contact IBM AIX Security at [email protected] and
describe the discrepancy.
Published advisory OpenSSL signature file location:
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_advisory9.asc.sig
https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_advisory9.asc.sig
ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssh_advisory9.asc.sig
openssl dgst -sha1 -verify <pubkey_file> -signature
<advisory_file>.sig <advisory_file>
openssl dgst -sha1 -verify <pubkey_file> -signature
<ifix_file>.sig <ifix_file>
B. FIX AND INTERIM FIX INSTALLATION
After applying fix, IBM recommends that you regenerate your SSH keys as
a precaution.
IMPORTANT: If possible, it is recommended that a mksysb backup
of the system be created. Verify it is both bootable and
readable before proceeding.
To preview a fix installation:
installp -a -d fix_name -p all # where fix_name is the name of the
# fix package being previewed.
To install a fix package:
installp -a -d fix_name -X all # where fix_name is the name of the
# fix package being installed.
Interim fixes have had limited functional and regression
testing but not the full regression testing that takes place
for Service Packs; however, IBM does fully support them.
Interim fix management documentation can be found at:
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/aix.efixmgmt/home.html
To preview an interim fix installation:
emgr -e ipkg_name -p # where ipkg_name is the name of the
# interim fix package being previewed.
To install an interim fix package:
emgr -e ipkg_name -X # where ipkg_name is the name of the
# interim fix package being installed.
WORKAROUNDS AND MITIGATIONS:
None.
===============================================================================
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Comments regarding the content of this announcement can be
directed to:
[email protected]
To obtain the OpenSSL public key that can be used to verify the
signed advisories and ifixes:
Download the key from our web page:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/resources/systems_p_os_aix_security_pubkey.txt
To obtain the PGP public key that can be used to communicate
securely with the AIX Security Team via [email protected] you
can either:
A. Download the key from our web page:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/resources/systems_p_os_aix_security_pgppubkey.txt
B. Download the key from a PGP Public Key Server. The key ID is:
0x28BFAA12
Please contact your local IBM AIX support center for any
assistance.
REFERENCES:
Note: Keywords labeled as KEY in this document are used for parsing purposes.
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are property of their respective holders.
Complete CVSS v3 Guide: http://www.first.org/cvss/user-guide
On-line Calculator v3:
http://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0
X-Force Vulnerability Database: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/114628
X-Force Vulnerability Database: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115128
X-Force Vulnerability Database: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115911
CVE-2015-8325 : https://vulners.com/cve/CVE-2015-8325
CVE-2016-6210 : https://vulners.com/cve/CVE-2016-6210
CVE-2016-6515 : https://vulners.com/cve/CVE-2016-6515
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
None
CHANGE HISTORY:
First Issued: Thu Sep 8 14:36:37 CDT 2016
===============================================================================
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will
ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the
impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links
in the Reference section of this Flash.
Note: According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams
(FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry
open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to
determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES
"AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY
VULNERABILITY.
CVSS2
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
CVSS3
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
HIGH
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
Percentile
95.2%