SB2021111043 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for openssh



SB2021111043 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for openssh

Published: November 10, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021111043
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14145)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists in openssh client during algorithm negotiation due to observable discrepancy. A remote attacker can perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.