CVE-2015-5352

openssh: XSECURITY restrictions bypass under certain conditions in ssh(1)

Published Aug 3, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 4.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
The x11_open_helper function in channels.c in ssh in OpenSSH before 6.9, when ForwardX11Trusted mode is not used, lacks a check of the refusal deadline for X connections, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a connection outside of the permitted time window.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-288-1 openssh security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1500-1 openssh security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-5308 The x11_open_helper function in channels.c in ssh in OpenSSH before 6.9, when ForwardX11Trusted mode is not used, lacks a check of the refusal deadline for X connections, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a connection outside of the permitted time window.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2710-1 OpenSSH vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:41 AM
Reserved
Jul 1, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 3, 2015, 1:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:28 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 1, 2015, 12:00 AM