CVE-2008-2285
CVE-2008-2285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Ubuntu Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ssh-vulnkey tool on Ubuntu Linux 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 LTS does not recognize authorized_keys lines that contain options, which makes it easier for remote attackers to exploit CVE-2008-0166 by guessing a key that was not identified by this tool.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2285?
- The ssh-vulnkey tool on Ubuntu Linux 7.04, 7.10, and 8.04 LTS does not recognize authorized_keys lines that contain options, which makes it easier for remote attackers to exploit CVE-2008-0166 by guessing a key that was not identified by this tool.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2285?
- CVE-2008-2285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2285?
- CVE-2008-2285 primarily affects Ubuntu Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2285?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-2285 published?
- CVE-2008-2285 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:linux:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:linux:8.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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