Slackware Linux update for openssh



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-28531
CWE-ID CWE-255
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

openssh
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Credentials management

EUVDB-ID: #VU73775

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28531

CWE-ID: CWE-255 - Credentials Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

the vulnerability exists due to a logic error in ssh-add when adding smartcard keys to ssh-agent with the per-hop destination constraints. As a result, the keys are added without constraints.

Mitigation

Update the affected package openssh.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

openssh: before 9.3p1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2023&m=slackware-security.352189


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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