SB2016122803 - Improper input validation in openssh (Alpine package)



SB2016122803 - Improper input validation in openssh (Alpine package)

Published: December 28, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016122803
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10009)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable ssh client.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of data passed to PKCS#11 module within ssh-agent. A remote attacker with control over sshd service can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable client.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable client system but requires that client is connected to malicious SSH server.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.