USN-5666-1: OpenSSH vulnerability
Publication date
10 October 2022
Overview
OpenSSH could be made to run arbitrary code if it some non-default configuration are in use.
Releases
Packages
- openssh - secure shell (SSH) for secure access to remote machines
Details
It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled certain helper programs.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to arbitrary code execution.
It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled certain helper programs.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to arbitrary code execution.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
---|---|---|---|
16.04 xenial | openssh-server – 1:7.2p2-4ubuntu2.10+esm2 |
Reduce your security exposure
Ubuntu Pro provides ten-year security coverage to 25,000+ packages in Main and Universe repositories, and it is free for up to five machines.