Arbitrary Code Injection Affecting libssh package, versions <0:0.10.4-13.el9


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.07% (23rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-LIBSSH-6827874
  • published9 May 2024
  • disclosed30 Apr 2024

Introduced: 30 Apr 2024

CVE-2023-6004  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-74  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 libssh to version 0:0.10.4-13.el9 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:2504.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libssh package and not the libssh package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in libssh. By utilizing the ProxyCommand or ProxyJump feature, users can exploit unchecked hostname syntax on the client. This issue may allow an attacker to inject malicious code into the command of the features mentioned through the hostname parameter.

CVSS Base Scores

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