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Ubuntu CVE-2023-5616

MEDIUM
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (CWE-290)
2025-04-15 security@ubuntu.com
4.9
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY
4.9 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
SUSE
MEDIUM
qualitative
Red Hat
4.9 MEDIUM
qualitative

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Patch released
Apr 02, 2026 - 08:30 nvd
Patch available
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:36 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Aug 26, 2025 - 16:34 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Apr 15, 2025 - 19:16 nvd
MEDIUM 4.9

DescriptionCVE.org

In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for openssh-server. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed to remote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user.

AnalysisAI

In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for openssh-server. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is no authentication required. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-290. In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for openssh-server. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed to remote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user. Affected products include: Gnome Control Center, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: Medium
Product Status
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP7 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP7 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP7 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 Fixed

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