CVE-2023-51385: , CVE-2023-6004: OpenSSH, libssh: Security weakness in ProxyCommand handling

Published Dec 18, 2023
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Updated

Accessibility. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

Other sources

Admin Framework. A logic issue was addressed with improved checks.

— Apple

Airport. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

AppKit. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. A downgrade issue affecting Intel-based Mac computers was addressed with additional code-signing restrictions.

— Apple

AppleMobileFileIntegrity. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.

— Apple

Credit

CVE-2023-48795, CVE-2023-51384, CVE-2023-51385, CVE-2024-23225, koocola, an anonymous researcher, ali yabuz, Kirin@@Pwnrin, Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitsmm(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), @@08Tc3wBB(Jamf), CVE-2024-23283, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, Pedro Tôrres@@t0rr3sp3dr0, Bohdan Stasiuk@@Bohdan_Stasiuk, Harsh Tyagi, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), CVE-2024-23296, Lyra Rebane (rebane2001), Matej Rabzelj, CVE-2024-23238, Yiğit Can YILMAZ@@yilmazcanyigit, luckyu@@uuulucky, K宝(Fudan University), LFY@@secsys(Fudan University), Lewis Hardy, Bistrit Dahal, CVE-2024-23241, CVE-2024-23242, Joshua Jewett@@JoshJewett33, Matthew Loewen, Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH sponsored by Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, anbu1024(SecANT), Pwn2car, James Lee@@Windowsrcer, Johan Carlsson (joaxcar), Georg Felber, Marco Squarcina, Junsung Lee(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Zhenjiang Zhao(pangu team), Qianxin(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), (CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Amir Bazine(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Karsten König(CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations), Dohyun Lee@@l33d0hyun, Lyutoon, Mr.R, Murray Mike, CVE-2024-23235, Xinru Chi(Pangu Lab), m4yfly with TianGong Team(Legendsec at Qi'anxin Group), Guilherme Rambo(Best Buddy Apps), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(OffSec), CVE-2024-23205, CVE-2022-48554, Marc Newlin(SkySafe), Brian McNulty, Stephan Casas, CVE-2024-23291

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.4
14.4
F5 BIG-IP Next (LTM, WAF)>=20.0.1<=20.3.0
F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager>=20.0.1<=20.3.0
F5 BIG-IP>=17.1.0<=17.1.2
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.5
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
F5 BIG-IQ Centralized Management>=8.1.0<=8.3.0
F5 F5OS-A=1.8.0, =1.7.0, >=1.5.0<=1.5.1, =1.4.0, >=1.3.0<=1.3.2
F5 F5OS-C>=1.6.0<=1.6.2, >=1.5.0<=1.5.1
F5 Traffix SDC=5.2.0, =5.1.0
OpenBSD OpenSSH<9.6
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
debian/openssh
1:8.4p1-5+deb11u31:8.4p1-5+deb11u51:9.2p1-2+deb12u51:10.0p1-21:10.0p1-5
redhat/openssh<9.6
9.6
IBM QRadar Network Packet Capture<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 Update Package 7

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/openssh/openssh-portable/commit/7ef3787c84b6b524501211b11a26c742f829af1a

Event History

Dec 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 19, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 6, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·12:13 AM
Mar 28, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:59 AM
Description
Jul 23, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:23 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 5, 57064
Event
via F5·10:19 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51385?

CVE-2023-51385 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for OS command injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51385?

To fix CVE-2023-51385, update OpenSSH to version 9.6 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51385?

CVE-2023-51385 affects OpenSSH versions prior to 9.6 and several specific versions of Debian Linux, F5 BIG-IP products, and other related software.

4

What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2023-51385?

CVE-2023-51385 can be exploited through OS command injection if untrusted user names or host names contain shell metacharacters.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-51385?

Yes, patches are available in the form of updates to the affected software, and users should apply the latest versions.

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