CVE-2023-35812: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Apr 03 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Amazon Linux packages of OpenSSH 7.4 for Amazon Linux 1 and 2, because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-6111 within these specific packages. The fix had only covered cases where an absolute path is passed to scp. When a relative path is used, there is no verification that the name of a file received by the client matches the file requested. Fixed packages are available with numbers 7.4p1-22.78.amzn1 and 7.4p1-22.amzn2.0.2.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon OpenSSH |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35812?
CVE-2023-35812 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35812?
To resolve CVE-2023-35812, update the Amazon Linux packages of OpenSSH to the latest version available.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-35812?
CVE-2023-35812 affects Amazon Linux 1 and 2 that use OpenSSH 7.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-35812?
CVE-2023-35812 is a path traversal vulnerability that can occur when using relative paths.
What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2023-35812?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-35812 could allow unauthorized access to files on the system.
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