Summary
It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled file permissions when
downloading files as root using the legacy scp protocol without the
preserve-mode option. An attacker could use this to install setuid or setgid
files on a system, possibly leading to privilege escalation.
Fixed packages 1
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | openssh | 1:7.2p2-4ubuntu2.10+esm8 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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High 7.5
In OpenSSH before 10.3, a file downloaded by scp may be installed setuid or setgid, an outcome contrary to some users' …
References
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report
https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-35385