OpenSSH contains a flaw that may allow a context-dependent attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on a remote system. The issue is due to the scp utility not properly sanitizing file copy requests which could allow a remote server to overwrite arbitrary files on the target system.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 3.4p1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.