REDHAT-BUG-2295085: Race Condition
First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
The OpenSSH version as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 is vulnerable to a signal handler race condition on cleanup_exit() function which introduces the same vulnerability as <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6387">CVE-2024-6387</a> in the unprivileged child of the SSHD server. This vulnerability only affects the versions of OpenSSH shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSH | =9 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6387
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4457
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4716
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4613
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4910
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4955
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4960
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5444
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2295085#c15
- https://mapquest-directions.org
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2295085
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2295085?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2295085 is classified as high due to the potential for a signal handler race condition.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2295085?
To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2295085, update to the latest patched version of OpenSSH provided by Red Hat.
Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2295085?
REDHAT-BUG-2295085 affects OpenSSH version 9 as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2295085?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2295085 is caused by a race condition in the cleanup_exit() function of the OpenSSH implementation.
Is there a CVE associated with REDHAT-BUG-2295085?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2295085 is associated with the CVE-2024-6387 vulnerability.
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