SB2023063034 - VMware Tanzu products update for libssh 

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SB2023063034 - VMware Tanzu products update for libssh

Published: June 30, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023063034
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1667)

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

The vulnerability exists due to multiple errors in kex implementation, related to kex guessing algorithm. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions.


2) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2283)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the pki_verify_data_signature() function in pki_crypto.c. The pki_key_check_hash_compatible() function can return SSH_OK value if memory allocation error happens later in the function. The  A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References