QID 357364

Date Published: 2024-04-02

QID 357364: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for openssh : ALAS2-2024-2507

In ssh in openssh before 9.6, os command injection might occur if a user name or host name has shell metacharacters, and this name is referenced by an expansion token in certain situations.
For example, an untrusted git repository can have a submodule with shell metacharacters in a user name or host name. (
( CVE-2023-51385)



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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 High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2024-2507 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2024-2507 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2024-2507.html