CVE-2015-6563 describes a vulnerability in OpenSSH before version 7.0 on non-OpenBSD platforms, specifically affecting the sshd monitor component. This flaw allows local users with SSH login access and control over the sshd UID to impersonate other users by sending crafted requests. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score of 1.9, indicating a local attack vector with medium complexity and a potential impact of partial integrity compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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