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ESB-2012.0782 - [UNIX/Linux][Debian] rssh: Execute arbitrary code/commands - Remote/unauthenticated

Date: 16 August 2012

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             AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution

                               ESB-2012.0782
                           rssh security update
                              16 August 2012

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:           rssh
Publisher:         Debian
Operating System:  Debian GNU/Linux 6
                   UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access:     Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
                   Unauthorised Access             -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution:        Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:         CVE-2012-3478  

Original Bulletin: 
   http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2530

Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on 
         platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators 
         running rssh check for an updated version of the software for their
         operating system.

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-2530-1                   security@debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/                            Florian Weimer
August 15, 2012                        http://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : rssh
Vulnerability  : shell command injection
Problem type   : remote
Debian-specific: no
CVE ID         : CVE-2012-3478

Henrik Erkkonen discovered that rssh, a restricted shell for SSH, does
not properly restrict shell access.

For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.3.2-13squeeze1.

For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.3.3-5.

We recommend that you upgrade your rssh packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: http://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org
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