USN-6592-1: libssh vulnerabilities

Published Jan 22, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that libssh incorrectly handled the ProxyCommand and the ProxyJump features. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to inject malicious code into the command of the features mentioned through the hostname parameter. (CVE-2023-6004) It was discovered that libssh incorrectly handled return codes when performing message digest operations. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause libssh to crash, obtain sensitive information, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-6918)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libssh-4<0.10.5-3ubuntu1.2
0.10.5-3ubuntu1.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.10
All of the following
ubuntu/libssh-4<0.10.4-2ubuntu0.3
0.10.4-2ubuntu0.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libssh-4<0.9.6-2ubuntu0.22.04.3
0.9.6-2ubuntu0.22.04.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/libssh-4<0.9.3-2ubuntu2.5
0.9.3-2ubuntu2.5
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Jan 22, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6592-1?

The severity of USN-6592-1 is high due to the potential for remote code injection.

2

How do I fix USN-6592-1?

You can fix USN-6592-1 by updating the libssh package to the latest recommended version.

3

What systems are affected by USN-6592-1?

USN-6592-1 affects multiple versions of Ubuntu, including 20.04, 22.04, 23.04, and 23.10.

4

What are the vulnerabilities addressed in USN-6592-1?

USN-6592-1 addresses vulnerabilities related to the improper handling of ProxyCommand and ProxyJump in libssh.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit USN-6592-1?

Yes, a remote attacker could exploit USN-6592-1 to inject malicious code through the hostname parameter.

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