CVE-2012-0814: The auth_parse_options function in auth-options.c in sshd in OpenSSH before 5.7 provides debug messages con...
The auth_parse_options function in auth-options.c in sshd in OpenSSH before 5.7 provides debug messages containing authorized_keys command options, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading these messages, as demonstrated by the shared user account required by Gitolite. NOTE: this can cross privilege boundaries because a user account may intentionally have no shell or filesystem access, and therefore may have no supported way to read an authorized_keys file in its own home directory.
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CVE-2012-0814 is an information disclosure issue in OpenSSH sshd before 5.7. An authenticated remote user could see debug messages that expose authorized_keys command options. This matters most where shared or restricted SSH accounts are used, such as Gitolite-style forced-command setups, because users may learn configuration details they should not be able to read. Exposure is likely limited to systems running OpenSSH sshd before 5.7, especially those using authorized_keys forced commands or shared restricted SSH accounts. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure through local package and vendor records rather than assuming all SSH servers are affected. Prioritize remediation where old OpenSSH versions protect source-code, automation, or shared restricted accounts. This is not a known active-exploitation emergency from the provided sources, but it can expose sensitive operational details and weaken privilege separation assumptions. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running OpenSSH sshd before 5.7.; Upgrade OpenSSH or apply vendor-provided fixes for affected platforms.; Review vendor advisories for distribution or appliance-specific remediation..
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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.