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


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Rocky Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (18th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ROCKY8-LIBSSHDEVEL-7261947
  • published15 Jun 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 Rocky-Linux:8 libssh-devel to version 0:0.9.6-14.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in RLSA-2024:3233.

NVD Description

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