Fedora 42 update for openssh



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-32728
CWE-ID CWE-693
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

openssh
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Protection mechanism failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU107332

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-32728

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to software does not properly handle the DisableForwarding directive, which does not disable X11 forwarding and agent forwarding as documented. A remote user can bypass expected application's behavior and bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 42

openssh: before 9.9p1-11.fc42

CPE2.3 External links

https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2025-ad76584c00


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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