========================================================================= Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5666-1 October 10, 2022 openssh vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 ESM Summary: OpenSSH could be made to run arbitrary code if it some non-default configuration are in use. Software Description: - openssh: secure shell (SSH) for secure access to remote machines Details: It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled certain helper programs. An attacker could possibly use this issue to arbitrary code execution. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 ESM: openssh-server 1:7.2p2-4ubuntu2.10+esm2 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5666-1 CVE-2021-41617