CVE-2024-6387

Vulnerability updated 2 months ago (2024-08-01T14:54:03.672Z)
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CVE-2024-6387, also known as "regreSSHion," is a significant vulnerability discovered in OpenSSH servers (sshd) operating in glibc-based Linux environments. This flaw represents a software design or implementation error that poses substantial security risks. The vulnerability allows for unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE), enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the highest privileges. As such, it could potentially lead to full system compromise, posing serious threats to the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of affected systems. The discovery of CVE-2024-6387 has sparked widespread concern and investigation within the cybersecurity community. In addition to the identified vulnerable systems, a further 51 products are under active investigation by various firms to ascertain whether they too are susceptible to the regreSSHion vulnerability. The breadth of this investigation underscores the potential severity and widespread impact of this vulnerability, prompting urgent action from stakeholders across the industry. For more detailed information about CVE-2024-6387, please refer to the research article published on the Check Point Research blog: https://blog.checkpoint.com/research/cve-2024-6387-regresshion-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-seen-in-openssh/. It is crucial for all entities using potentially affected systems to stay informed about the latest developments regarding this vulnerability and implement recommended mitigation strategies as soon as possible to protect their systems and data.
Description last updated: 2024-08-01T13:20:47.813Z
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Regresshion is a possible alias for CVE-2024-6387. The RegreSSHion vulnerability, officially tracked as CVE-2024-6387, is a serious flaw in the design of OpenSSH servers (sshd) on glibc-based Linux systems. This flaw, which results from an unsafe handling of the SIGALRM signal during SSH authentication, can lead to unauthenticated remote code execut
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