CVE-2024-6387

CVE-2024-6387 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift Container Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 100% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Description

A security regression (CVE-2006-5051) was discovered in OpenSSH's server (sshd). There is a race condition which can lead sshd to handle some signals in an unsafe manner. An unauthenticated, remote attacker may be able to trigger it by failing to authenticate within a set time period.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6387?
A security regression (CVE-2006-5051) was discovered in OpenSSH's server (sshd). There is a race condition which can lead sshd to handle some signals in an unsafe manner. An unauthenticated, remote attacker may be able to trigger it by failing to authenticate within a set time period.
How severe is CVE-2024-6387?
CVE-2024-6387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6387 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 100% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6387?
CVE-2024-6387 primarily affects Redhat Openshift Container Platform. In total, 89 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6387?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-6387 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-6387 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47981.
When was CVE-2024-6387 published?
CVE-2024-6387 was published on 2024-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (89)

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Threat intelligence

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