cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024: Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenSSH Server (regreSSHion): July 2024

Published Jul 2, 2024
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Updated

On July 1, 2024, the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) disclosed an unauthenticated, remote code execution vulnerability that affects the OpenSSH server (sshd) in glibc-based Linux systems.CVE-2024-6387: A signal handler race condition was found in sshd, where a

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenSSH OpenSSH Server

Event History

Jul 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024?

The severity of cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024 is critical due to its remote code execution capability.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024?

To fix cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024, users should apply the latest security patches or updates provided by their Linux distribution vendor.

3

What systems are affected by cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024?

cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024 affects glibc-based Linux systems running the OpenSSH server.

4

What type of vulnerability is cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024?

cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024 is an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability.

5

When was cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024 disclosed?

cisco-sa-openssh-rce-2024 was disclosed on July 1, 2024.

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