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- USN-3795-1
USN-3795-1: libssh vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 17 2018(Updated: )
Peter Winter-Smith discovered that libssh incorrectly handled authentication when being used as a server. A remote attacker could use this issue to bypass authentication without any credentials.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libssh-4 | <0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.1 | 0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libssh-4 | <0.6.3-4.3ubuntu0.1 | 0.6.3-4.3ubuntu0.1 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libssh-4 | <0.6.1-0ubuntu3.4 | 0.6.1-0ubuntu3.4 |
| =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10933
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3795-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.6.3-4.3ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.6.1-0ubuntu3.4
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3795-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this libssh vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this libssh vulnerability is USN-3795-1.
What is the severity of USN-3795-1?
The severity of USN-3795-1 is not specified in the provided information.
How does this libssh vulnerability affect Ubuntu 18.04?
Ubuntu 18.04 with libssh version up to 0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.1 is affected by this libssh vulnerability.
How can I fix the libssh vulnerability on Ubuntu 16.04?
To fix the libssh vulnerability on Ubuntu 16.04, update libssh-4 package to version 0.6.3-4.3ubuntu0.1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about the libssh vulnerability?
You can find more information about the libssh vulnerability at the following URLs: [CVE-2018-10933](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-10933), [USN-3795-2](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3795-2), [Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.1)
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