important: openssh/expat security update
important
An update for openssh/expat is now available for NewStart CGSL MAIN 7.02.
NewStart Security has rated this update as having a security impact of important. A Common Vunlnerability Scoring System(CVSS)base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVElink(s) in the References section.
openssh:
expat:
Security Fix(es):
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH. The internal-sftp component within sshd incorrectly processes command-line arguments, recognizing only the first nine. This limitation can prevent the application of intended security configurations for SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) connections, potentially leading to a bypass of security properties.(CVE-2026-59997)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH, a widely used tool for secure remote access. When a user attempts to copy files between two different remote systems using the `scp` command, the file might be incorrectly placed in a directory above the intended destination. This unintended file placement could lead to data integrity issues or, in some cases, unauthorized access to sensitive information if files are stored in an exposed location.(CVE-2026-59996)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH. When the `scp` command is used by a root user to download a file with the legacy protocol option (`-O`) and without preserving original file permissions (`-p`), the downloaded file can be installed with elevated privileges (setuid or setgid). This unexpected behavior could allow a malicious file to execute with higher permissions than intended, posing a security risk through potential privilege escalation.(CVE-2026-35385)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary command execution by injecting shell metacharacters into a username provided on the command line. Exploitation requires an untrusted username and a non-default configuration of the '%' character in `ssh_config`.(CVE-2026-35386)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH. A remote attacker could exploit a use-after-free vulnerability on the client side when a server changes its host key during a key re-exchange. This could lead to high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and low impact on availability.(CVE-2026-60002)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH's Secure Shell Daemon (sshd). This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by initiating an excessive number of authentication attempts. The issue arises from the mishandling of the MaxAuthTries setting specifically when using GSSAPIAuthentication, leading to resource exhaustion.(CVE-2026-60000)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH. This vulnerability allows the system to use unintended Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) algorithms. This occurs because the configuration for accepted public key algorithms is misinterpreted, leading to the use of weaker cryptographic methods than intended. This could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the confidentiality of data.(CVE-2026-35387)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH. This vulnerability allows for a low integrity impact due to the omission of connection multiplexing confirmation for proxy-mode multiplexing sessions. A local user, under specific and complex conditions requiring user interaction, could potentially establish a multiplexed session without explicit confirmation, leading to unintended data handling.(CVE-2026-35388)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH. The `sftp` client, when used to download files from a malicious server with the 'sftp server:/path .' command, does not properly restrict where those files are saved. This allows an attacker to control the download location, potentially overwriting existing files or placing malicious files in sensitive directories on the client system, which could compromise system integrity.(CVE-2026-59995)
openssh: A flaw was found in `sshd`, the OpenSSH server daemon. When `DisableForwarding=yes` is configured to prevent network traffic forwarding, it incorrectly fails to take precedence over `PermitTunnel=yes`. This allows a remote attacker to bypass intended security restrictions and establish a tunnel, potentially leading to unauthorized network access or circumvention of security policies, even when forwarding is explicitly disabled.(CVE-2026-59999)
openssh: A flaw was found in OpenSSH's SSH daemon (sshd). A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by repeatedly attempting authentication. The flaw allows the attacker to bypass the intended minimum authentication delay, which can facilitate brute-force attacks. This makes it easier for an attacker to guess valid credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access or a denial of service.(CVE-2026-60001)
openssh: bugfix
expat: A flaw was found in libexpat. When processing a specially crafted XML input containing a specific pattern of attributes, the parsing time increases quadratically due to checks for attribute name collisions. This consumes excessive CPU resources and eventually results in a denial of service.(CVE-2026-45186)
expat: bugfix
Solution:
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:
http://security.gd-linux.com/how_to_apply_patch.html
Remember the build tag is 7.02.07B5.