CVE-2014-9278

What it is

The OpenSSH server, as used in Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and when running in a Kerberos environment, allows remote authenticated users to log in as another user when they are listed in the .k5users file of that user, which might bypass intended authentication requirements that would force a local login.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a login. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

1.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2014-12-06 15:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.0 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2014-12-06 15:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:18 UTC

Exploit probability

1.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-287 · Improper authentication

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Openbsd OpenSSH

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Partial

Availability

None

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