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Subject: [ GLSA 201606-12 ] libssh and libssh2: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201606-12
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: libssh and libssh2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: June 26, 2016
Bugs: #533366, #575474, #575484
ID: 201606-12
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libssh and libssh2, the
worst of which allows remote attackers to cause Denial of Service.
Background
==========
libssh is a mulitplatform C library implementing the SSHv2 and SSHv1
protocol on client and server side.
Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-libs/libssh < 0.7.3 >= 0.7.3
2 net-libs/libssh2 < 1.7.0 >= 1.7.0
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2 affected packages
Description
===========
libssh and libssh2 both have a bits/bytes confusion bug and generate an
abnormaly short ephemeral secret for the diffie-hellman-group1 and
diffie-hellman-group14 key exchange methods. The resulting secret is
128 bits long, instead of the recommended sizes of 1024 and 2048 bits
respectively.
Additionally, a double free on dangling pointers in initial key
exchange packets within libssh could leave dangling pointers in the
session crypto structures. It is possible to send a malicious kexinit
package to eventually cause a server to do a double-free before this
fix. This could be used for a Denial of Service attack.
Impact
======
Remote attackers may gain access to confidential information due to the
short keysize generated by libssh and libssh2, or cause a Denial of
Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All libssh users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libssh-0.7.3"
All libssh2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libssh2-1.7.0"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-8132
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-8132
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-0739
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-0739
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-0787
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-0787
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-12
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Severity: Normal
Title: libssh and libssh2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: June 26, 2016
Bugs: #533366, #575474, #575484
ID: 201606-12
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libssh and libssh2, the
worst of which allows remote attackers to cause Denial of Service.
Background
==========
libssh is a mulitplatform C library implementing the SSHv2 and SSHv1
protocol on client and server side.
Affected packages
=================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 net-libs/libssh < 0.7.3 >= 0==2E7.3
2 net-libs/libssh2 < 1.7.0 >= 1==2E7.0
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2 affected packages
Description
===========
libssh and libssh2 both have a bits/bytes confusion bug and generate an
abnormaly short ephemeral secret for the diffie-hellman-group1 and
diffie-hellman-group14 key exchange methods. The resulting secret is
128 bits long, instead of the recommended sizes of 1024 and 2048 bits
respectively.
Additionally, a double free on dangling pointers in initial key
exchange packets within libssh could leave dangling pointers in the
session crypto structures. It is possible to send a malicious kexinit
package to eventually cause a server to do a double-free before this
fix. This could be used for a Denial of Service attack.
Impact
======
Remote attackers may gain access to confidential information due to the
short keysize generated by libssh and libssh2, or cause a Denial of
Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All libssh users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libssh-0.7.3"
All libssh2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libssh2-1.7.0"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-8132
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.=cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-8132">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-20=14-8132</a>
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-0739
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.=cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-0739">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-20=16-0739</a>
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-0787
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.=cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-0787">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-20=16-0787</a>
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://security.gentoo.org/g=lsa/201606-12">https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-12</a>
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:security@gentoo.org"=>security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://bugs.gentoo.org">https=://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.
License
=======
Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://creativecommons.org/lic=enses/by-sa/2.5">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre>
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