RunZero Demonstrates Numerous SSH Vulnerabilities - 20240813001

Overview

RunZero has published an article titled "runZero Research Uncovers Surprising Exposures in SSH Affecting Critical Network Security Devices and Applications".

What is vulnerable?

The article details new research on Secure Shell (SSH) exposures and unveiled a corresponding open source tool named SSHamble which helps security teams validate SSH implementations by testing for uncommon, but dangerous misconfigurations and software bugs.

Recommendation

The WA SOC highly recommends administrators review the article and apply the methodologies to assess their environments for identifying misconfigurations and/or vulnerabilities.

Additionally, the WA SOC recommends administrators review the ASD article "Secure Administration" for guidance on implementing security controls and best practices:

• RunZero article: https://www.runzero.com/newsroom/runzero-research-uncovers-exposures-in-ssh/
• ASD article: https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/system-administration/secure-administration