CVE-2005-2798

CVE-2005-2798 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

sshd in OpenSSH before 4.2, when GSSAPIDelegateCredentials is enabled, allows GSSAPI credentials to be delegated to clients who log in using non-GSSAPI methods, which could cause those credentials to be exposed to untrusted users or hosts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2798?
sshd in OpenSSH before 4.2, when GSSAPIDelegateCredentials is enabled, allows GSSAPI credentials to be delegated to clients who log in using non-GSSAPI methods, which could cause those credentials to be exposed to untrusted users or hosts.
How severe is CVE-2005-2798?
CVE-2005-2798 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2798 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2798?
CVE-2005-2798 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2798?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2798 published?
CVE-2005-2798 was published on 2005-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

More vulnerabilities in Openbsd Openssh

All CVEs affecting Openbsd Openssh →

Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE: