SB2018090720 - Remote code execution in Paramiko
Published: September 7, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018090720
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000805)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in SSH server. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass access controls via unspecified vectors and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.