https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/122: Dropbear SSH 2025.88 fixes CVE-2025-47203
Published May 12, 2025
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Dropbear Dropbear SSH
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-47203?
CVE-2025-47203 has been classified as a security vulnerability that poses risks to the integrity of Dropbear SSH when dbclient hostname arguments are improperly handled.
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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.
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What specific issue does CVE-2025-47203 address?
CVE-2025-47203 addresses the issue of dbclient hostname arguments being interpreted by the shell, which can lead to security vulnerabilities.
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Who is affected by CVE-2025-47203?
Users and systems running affected versions of Dropbear SSH prior to 2025.88 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-47203.
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When was CVE-2025-47203 published?
CVE-2025-47203 was published on May 12, 2025.