OpenSSH contains a flaw that may allow a remote user to gain elevated privileges. The issue occurs when GSSAPIDelegateCredentials is enabled and may delegate GSSAPI credentials to arbitrary users that authenticate using non-GSSAPI methods.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Authentication Management
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.2p1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.