https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/116: Dropbear SSH 2025.88 fixes CVE-2025-47203
Published May 9, 2025
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Dropbear Dropbear SSH
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-47203?
The severity of CVE-2025-47203 is considered high due to its potential to allow command injection through the dbclient hostname arguments.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-47203?
To fix CVE-2025-47203, you should upgrade to Dropbear SSH version 2025.88 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 affects all versions of Dropbear SSH prior to version 2025.88.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 is a security vulnerability that allows dbclient hostname arguments with commas to be interpreted by the shell, leading to command injection.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-47203?
The potential consequences of CVE-2025-47203 include unauthorized command execution on affected systems, which can compromise security.