USN-7457-1: OpenSSH vulnerability

Publication date

24 April 2025

Overview

OpenSSH could allow unintended access to network services.


Packages

  • openssh - secure shell (SSH) for secure access to remote machines

Details

It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled the DisableForwarding
directive. The directive would fail to disable X11 and agent forwarding,
contrary to documentation and expectations.

It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled the DisableForwarding
directive. The directive would fail to disable X11 and agent forwarding,
contrary to documentation and expectations.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:


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