Subject: [IPP] libssh *serious* bug for four years!

From: Ira McDonald <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:29:44 -0400

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/10/bug-in-libssh-makes-it-amazingly-easy-for-hackers-to-gain-root-access/

This potential affects both backend servers and hardcopy devices.

This bug has existed without detection for four years - trivial, complete
bypass of authentication in SSH sessions.

Cheers,
- Ira

Ira McDonald (Musician / Software Architect)
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