CVE-2024-21653

vantage6 insecure SSH configuration for node and server containers

Description

The vantage6 technology enables to manage and deploy privacy enhancing technologies like Federated Learning (FL) and Multi-Party Computation (MPC). Nodes and servers get a ssh config by default that permits root login with password authentication. In a proper deployment, the SSH service is not exposed so there is no risk, but not all deployments are ideal. The default should therefore be less permissive. The vulnerability can be mitigated by removing the ssh part from the docker file and rebuilding the docker image. Version 4.2.0 patches the vulnerability.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: vantage6 vantage6
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21653?
CVE-2024-21653 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21653?
To fix CVE-2024-21653, 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-2024-21653 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21653 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-2024-21653?
CVE-2024-21653 affects vantage6 vantage6.
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