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CVE-2006-0225: scp in OpenSSH 4.2p1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via filenames that contain shell metach...

scp in OpenSSH 4.2p1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via filenames that contain shell metacharacters or spaces, which are expanded twice.

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This old OpenSSH scp flaw can turn a malicious filename into command execution because shell metacharacters or spaces are expanded twice. Business risk is mainly in legacy Unix/Linux, appliance, or bundled OpenSSH environments that still use vulnerable scp components. Likely exposure is legacy systems with OpenSSH 4.2p1 scp or vendor-distributed OpenSSH packages referenced by Red Hat, HP, Apple, VMware, IBM, and other advisories. Exposure depends on whether vulnerable scp is present and handles attacker-controlled filenames. Prioritize remediation where legacy scp exists on production, administrative, or file-transfer systems. The issue enables command execution, but urgency is tempered by its age, incomplete affected-product data, and no cited evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify systems using OpenSSH scp, especially version 4.2p1 or old vendor builds.; Apply the relevant vendor security update from supported OS or appliance channels.; Avoid legacy scp workflows involving untrusted filenames until affected systems are updated..

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