Two libssh2 vulnerabilities expose routers, IoT devices, and servers to remote compromise
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Dennis Schirrmacher
Summary
Two security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the open-source SSH library libssh2, which could allow attackers to compromise systems with malicious code. The library is widely used in sensitive network areas such as remote control of routers, IoT devices, and server management. While patches exist, they have not been widely implemented, and there are currently no reports of active exploitation.
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· 5 pulledAttackers can exploit two security vulnerabilities to attack systems.
In the worst case, malicious code can compromise computers.
Companies use the library in sensitive areas of the network, for example, to remotely control routers and IoT devices and to manage servers.
Consequently, successful attacks could have far-reaching consequences.
At the time of this report, there are no reports of attackers already exploiting the vulnerabilities.
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