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


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (18th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-LIBSSH-7163925
  • published30 May 2024
  • disclosed3 Jan 2024

Introduced: 3 Jan 2024

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

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 libssh to version 0:0.9.6-14.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-3233.

NVD Description

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

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