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Red Hat: CVE-2023-6004: libssh: ProxyCommand/ProxyJump features allow injection of malicious code through hostname (Multiple Advisories)

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Red Hat: CVE-2023-6004: libssh: ProxyCommand/ProxyJump features allow injection of malicious code through hostname (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
01/03/2024
Created
05/01/2024
Added
05/01/2024
Modified
09/03/2024

Description

A flaw was found in libssh. By utilizing the ProxyCommand or ProxyJump feature, users can exploit unchecked hostname syntax on the client. This issue may allow an attacker to inject malicious code into the command of the features mentioned through the hostname parameter.

Solution(s)

  • redhat-upgrade-libssh
  • redhat-upgrade-libssh-config
  • redhat-upgrade-libssh-debuginfo
  • redhat-upgrade-libssh-debugsource
  • redhat-upgrade-libssh-devel

References

  • CVE-2023-6004
  • RHSA-2024:2504
  • RHSA-2024:3233

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