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- USN-4219-1
USN-4219-1: libssh vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 10 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that libssh incorrectly handled certain scp commands. If a user or automated system were tricked into using a specially-crafted scp command, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the server.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libssh-4 | <0.9.0-1ubuntu1.3 | 0.9.0-1ubuntu1.3 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libssh-4 | <0.8.6-3ubuntu0.3 | 0.8.6-3ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libssh-4 | <0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.5 | 0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.5 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libssh-4 | <0.6.3-4.3ubuntu0.5 | 0.6.3-4.3ubuntu0.5 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-14889
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.9.0-1ubuntu1.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.8.6-3ubuntu0.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.8.0~20170825.94fa1e38-1ubuntu0.5
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libssh/0.6.3-4.3ubuntu0.5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4219-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4219-1?
The severity of USN-4219-1 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary command execution by remote attackers.
How do I fix USN-4219-1?
To fix USN-4219-1, update libssh to the recommended versions provided in the security advisory.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-4219-1?
The affected versions of Ubuntu include 16.04, 18.04, 19.04, and 19.10 with specific versions of libssh.
What type of attack is associated with USN-4219-1?
USN-4219-1 is associated with attacks that exploit improperly handled scp commands to execute arbitrary commands on the server.
Is USN-4219-1 a vulnerability in third-party software?
No, USN-4219-1 is a vulnerability in the libssh library used by Ubuntu software.
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