SB2014032901 - Slackware Linux update for openssh
Published: March 29, 2014 Updated: May 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014032901
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2532)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.
sshd in OpenSSH before 6.6 does not properly support wildcards on AcceptEnv lines in sshd_config, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended environment restrictions by using a substring located before a wildcard character.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.