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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: infos

SSH setsid() vulnerability Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for the remote SSH version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

You are running a version of SSH which is older than version 3.1.5 or 3.2.2.

There is a bug in that version which may allow a user to obtain higher
rights due to a flaw in the way setsid() is used.


Solution : Upgrade to the latest version of SSH
See also : http://www.ssh.com/company/newsroom/article/286/
Threat Level: High

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