CVE-2017-5242

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:insightvm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

08 Apr 2025, 15:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
References (CONFIRM) https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2017/05/17/rapid7-nexpose-virtual-appliance-duplicate-ssh-host-key-cve-2017-5242/ - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory () https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2017/05/17/rapid7-nexpose-virtual-appliance-duplicate-ssh-host-key-cve-2017-5242/ - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2023-01-12 22:15

Updated : 2025-04-08 15:15


NVD link : CVE-2017-5242

Mitre link : CVE-2017-5242


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Products Affected

rapid7

  • insightvm
CWE
CWE-330

Use of Insufficiently Random Values