SB2024111816 - Ubuntu update for python-asyncssh



SB2024111816 - Ubuntu update for python-asyncssh

Published: November 18, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111816
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46445)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing verification of data authenticity. A remote attacker can control the extension info message (RFC 8308) via a man-in-the-middle attack.


2) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46446)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing verification of data authenticity. A remote user can control the remote end of an SSH client session via packet injection/removal and shell emulation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.