QID 355347

Date Published: 2023-06-07

QID 355347: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libssh2 : ALAS-2023-1756

An out of bounds read flaw was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the _libssh2_packet_require and _libssh2_packet_requirev functions.
A remote attacker who compromises a ssh server may be able to cause a denial of service or read data in the client memory. (
( CVE-2019-3859) an out of bounds read flaw was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the way sftp packets with empty payloads are parsed.
( CVE-2019-3860)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2023-1756 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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