QID 981443

QID 981443: Python (pip) Security Update for paramiko (GHSA-232r-66cg-79px)

transport.py in the SSH server implementation of Paramiko before 1.17.6, 1.18.x before 1.18.5, 2.0.x before 2.0.8, 2.1.x before 2.1.5, 2.2.x before 2.2.3, 2.3.x before 2.3.2, and 2.4.x before 2.4.1 does not properly check whether authentication is completed before processing other requests, as demonstrated by channel-open. A customized SSH client can simply skip the authentication step.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-232r-66cg-79px for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981443

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-232r-66cg-79px paramiko URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-232r-66cg-79px