Packages
- openssh - secure shell (SSH) for secure access to remote machines
Details
Matthew Vernon discovered that OpenSSH did not correctly check SSHFP DNS
records if a server presented an unacceptable host certificate. A malicious
server could use this issue to disable SSHFP checking.
Matthew Vernon discovered that OpenSSH did not correctly check SSHFP DNS
records if a server presented an unacceptable host certificate. A malicious
server could use this issue to disable SSHFP checking.
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:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.10 saucy | openssh-client – 1:6.2p2-6ubuntu0.3 | ||
| 12.10 quantal | openssh-client – 1:6.0p1-3ubuntu1.2 | ||
| 12.04 precise | openssh-client – 1:5.9p1-5ubuntu1.3 | ||
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