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[SECURITY] [DLA 594-1] openssh security update

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Package : openssh

Version : 6.0p1-4+deb7u6

CVE ID : CVE-2016-6515

Debian Bug : 833823

 

OpenSSH secure shell client and server had a denial of service

vulnerability reported.

 

CVE-2016-6515

The password authentication function in sshd in OpenSSH before 7.3

does not limit password lengths for password authentication, which

allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service

(crypt CPU consumption) via a long string.

 

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", this problems has been fixed in version

6.0p1-4+deb7u6.

 

We recommend that you upgrade your openssh packages.

 

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply

these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be

found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

 

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