CVE-2021-38173: Command Injection

Published Aug 7, 2021
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Updated

Btrbk before 0.31.2 allows command execution because of the mishandling of remote hosts filtering SSH commands using sshfilterbtrbk.sh in authorizedkeys.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Digint Btrbk<0.31.2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Event History

Aug 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38173?

CVE-2021-38173 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38173?

To fix CVE-2021-38173, upgrade Btrbk to version 0.31.2 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-38173?

CVE-2021-38173 affects Btrbk versions prior to 0.31.2, as well as Debian 9.0 and Fedora 34 and 35.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-38173?

CVE-2021-38173 is classified as a command execution vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2021-38173 being actively exploited?

There have been reports indicating that CVE-2021-38173 could be actively exploited in the wild.

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