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Ubuntu: Security Advisory for openssh (USN-3809-2)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote host is missing an update for the 'openssh' package(s) announced via the USN-3809-2 advisory.
Insight
Insight
USN-3809-1 fixed vulnerabilities in OpenSSH. The update for CVE-2018-15473 was incomplete and could introduce a regression in certain environments. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: Robert Swiecki discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled certain messages. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2016-10708) It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled certain requests. An attacker could possibly use this issue to access sensitive information. (CVE-2018-15473)
Affected Software
Affected Software
'openssh' package(s) on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable package version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Please install the updated package(s).