rssh 2.0.0 through 2.2.3 allows local users to bypass access restrictions and gain root privileges by using the rssh_chroot_helper command to chroot to an external directory.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade rssh | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 16, 2006 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-shells/rssh. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 28, 2005 |
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