SSH: Message Too Short

This protocol anomaly is a short SSH v1 message while performing the key exchange. This can be a misbehaving client or an attempt to tunnel through the SSH port.

Extended Description

Such a condition could indicate an SSH configuration or implementation error. It also could indicate a tunneling attempt over an SSH port, or that an attack against an SSH server or client is underway.

References

URL: http://java-hush.sourceforge.net/architecture.html

Short Name

SSH:ERROR:MSG-TOO-SHORT

Severity

Minor

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

None

SSH: Message Too Short

Extended Description

References

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