CVE-2006-0225: Medium severity OpenBSD OpenSSH vulnerability
scp in OpenSSH 4.2p1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via filenames that contain shell metacharacters or spaces, which are expanded twice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0225?
The severity of CVE-2006-0225 is rated as high due to its potential to allow remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0225?
To fix CVE-2006-0225, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of OpenSSH, specifically versions later than 4.2p1.
What versions of OpenSSH are affected by CVE-2006-0225?
CVE-2006-0225 affects OpenSSH versions 4.2p1 and earlier, including various older versions as specified in the vulnerability details.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-0225?
The impact of CVE-2006-0225 is that an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the target system through specially crafted filenames.
Is CVE-2006-0225 widely exploited?
While CVE-2006-0225 has been identified as a serious vulnerability, its actual exploitation may vary and should be assessed based on system exposure.