CVE-2017-5242

Rapid7 Nexpose Virtual Appliance Duplicate SSH Host Key

Description

Nexpose and InsightVM virtual appliances downloaded between April 5th, 2017 and May 3rd, 2017 contain identical SSH host keys. Normally, a unique SSH host key should be generated the first time a virtual appliance boots.

Categories

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: Rapid7 Nexpose Virtual Appliance
Affected: Rapid7 InsightVM Virtual Appliance
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2017/05/17/rapid7-nexpose-virtual-appliance-duplicate-ssh-host-key-cve-2017-5242/ mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5242?
CVE-2017-5242 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5242?
To fix CVE-2017-5242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5242?
CVE-2017-5242 affects Rapid7 Nexpose Virtual Appliance, Rapid7 InsightVM Virtual Appliance.
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