CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3345

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in rssh versions 2.0.0 through 2.2.3 allows local users to bypass access restrictions and gain root privileges by using the rssh_chroot_helper command to chroot to an external directory.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves privilege escalation by a local user to root level, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade rssh to version 2.3.0 or later, which fixes this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

rssh 2.0.0 through 2.2.3 allows local users to bypass access restrictions and gain root privileges by using the rssh_chroot_helper command to chroot to an external directory.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS