Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a client-side file overwrite issue in JCraft JSch SFTP on Windows. If a Windows-based Java application downloads recursively from a malicious or compromised SFTP server using the affected mode, the server may cause files outside the intended download folder to be written. Exposure is most likely in Java applications, ETL jobs, deployment scripts, or managed file-transfer tooling using JSch <=0.1.53 on Windows for recursive SFTP downloads from third-party or less-trusted servers. Treat as a targeted operational risk for Windows automation that pulls files from external SFTP servers. Prioritize remediation where transfers involve partners, suppliers, or internet-reachable SFTP endpoints, because compromise of the server side can become file-write impact on the client. Mitigation focus: Upgrade JSch to 0.1.54 or later where the vendor changelog indicates the fix.; Use patched vendor packages from Red Hat, Debian, Oracle, or your distribution where applicable.; Avoid recursive SFTP downloads from untrusted servers until affected clients are updated..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2017:3115CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- 40411CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200425 [SECURITY] [DLA 2184-1] jsch security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2016-5725CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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