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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for libssh

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA51982

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RELEASE DATE:
2013-01-29

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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for libssh. This fixes a vulnerability,
which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of
Service).

The vulnerability is caused due to a NULL-pointer dereference error
when initiating a session and can be exploited to cause a crash.

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

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PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
The vendor credits Yong Chuan Koh, X-Force.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1707-1:
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1707-1/

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