SB2017052619 - Fedora 24 update for dropbear

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SB2017052619 - Fedora 24 update for dropbear

Published: May 26, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017052619
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9078)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free in cleanup of TCP listeners when the -a option is enabled. The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9079)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the application allows usage of symlinks when configured with authorized_keys file format and a command= option. A local user can read certain files on the system with root privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References