wolfSSL wolfSSH up to 1.4.16 Channel improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in wolfSSL wolfSSH up to 1.4.16 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Channel Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-2873. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in wolfSSL wolfSSH up to 1.4.16 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Channel Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability was found in wolfSSH's server-side state machine before versions 1.4.17. A malicious client could create channels without first performing user authentication, resulting in unauthorized access.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-2873 since 03/25/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 1.4.17 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 9.1
CNA Vector (wolfSSL Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: wolfSSH 1.4.17
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/25/2024 🔍
03/26/2024 +1 days 🔍
03/26/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/05/2025 +619 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-2873 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-2873
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-257926

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2024 07:13
Updated: 12/05/2025 21:16
Changes: 03/26/2024 07:13 (65), 12/05/2025 21:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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