Description
ssh in OpenSSH before 10.1 allows the '\0' character in an ssh:// URI, potentially leading to code execution when a ProxyCommand is used.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/06/1
openwall.com
https://marc.info/?l=openssh-unix-dev&m=175974522032149&w=2
marc.info
https://www.openssh.com/releasenotes.html#10.1p1
openssh.com
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Timeline
Published
Oct 6, 2025
Last Updated
Oct 8, 2025
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