CVE-2016-10011: authfile.c in sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4 does not properly consider the effects of realloc on buffer conten...
authfile.c in sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4 does not properly consider the effects of realloc on buffer contents, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive private-key information by leveraging access to a privilege-separated child process.
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This flaw affects sshd in OpenSSH before 7.4. A local attacker with access to a privilege-separated child process may recover sensitive private-key information from memory handling around realloc. It is primarily a confidentiality risk, not a remote takeover issue, but exposed shared systems and appliances running old OpenSSH packages deserve attention. Exposure is most likely on systems running OpenSSH before 7.4 or vendor-maintained packages lacking the related security update. The bundle lists vendor advisories from Red Hat, Debian LTS, Slackware, NetApp, HPE, and Siemens, but exact affected products must be confirmed from each vendor advisory. Treat as a moderate confidentiality issue. It should not displace emergency remote-code-execution work, but it belongs in normal vulnerability remediation, especially on shared Unix/Linux systems or appliances that may hold sensitive SSH keys. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenSSH to 7.4 or a vendor package containing the fix.; Apply applicable OS or appliance security advisories from the responsible vendor.; Prioritize multi-user servers and systems where untrusted local accounts exist..
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.