SB2016122805 - Information disclosure in openssh (Alpine package) 

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SB2016122805 - Information disclosure in openssh (Alpine package)

Published: December 28, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016122805
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10011)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in authfile.c, which may allow a local authenticated user to obtain host private key material.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a local user to gain access to otherwise restricted information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References