Package        : libssh
Version        : 0.6.3-4+deb8u4
CVE ID         : CVE-2019-14889
Debian Bug     : 946548

It was found that libssh, a tiny C SSH library, does not sufficiently
sanitize path parameters provided to the server, allowing an attacker
with only SCP file access to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
0.6.3-4+deb8u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your libssh packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-2038-1: libssh security update

December 17, 2019
It was found that libssh, a tiny C SSH library, does not sufficiently sanitize path parameters provided to the server, allowing an attacker with only SCP file access to execute arb...

Summary

We recommend that you upgrade your libssh packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : libssh
Version : 0.6.3-4+deb8u4
CVE ID : CVE-2019-14889
Debian Bug : 946548

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