Arbitrary Code Injection Affecting libssh package, versions <0:0.9.6-14.el8


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (19th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-LIBSSH-6131536
  • published19 Dec 2023
  • disclosed18 Dec 2023

Introduced: 18 Dec 2023

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

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 libssh to version 0:0.9.6-14.el8 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libssh package and not the libssh package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 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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