CVE-2005-2146: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2146: SSH Tectia Server 4.3.1 and earlier, and SSH Secure Shell for Windows Servers, uses insecure permissions wh...

SSH Tectia Server 4.3.1 and earlier, and SSH Secure Shell for Windows Servers, uses insecure permissions when generating the Secure Shell host identification key, which allows local users to access the key and spoof the server.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue can expose a server's SSH host identification key to local users because the key was generated with unsafe permissions. A local user who reads that key could impersonate the SSH server, undermining trust in administrative connections. Exposure is most likely on legacy SSH Tectia Server 4.3.1 or earlier systems, or SSH Secure Shell for Windows Servers installations, especially where untrusted local users can log in. Treat this as a legacy infrastructure trust issue. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources, but exposed SSH host keys can damage administrator trust and enable impersonation scenarios. Mitigation focus: Identify any SSH Tectia Server 4.3.1 or earlier deployments.; Identify any SSH Secure Shell for Windows Servers deployments.; Review SSH Communications vendor guidance for fixed versions or advisories..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 5, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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