ssh in OpenSSH before 10.1 allows the '\0' character in an ssh:// URI, potentially leading to code execution when a ProxyCommand is used. — CVE-2025-61985
Date
Updated
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
low
low
CVSS
3.6
3.6
Summary
Advisory CVE-2025-61985. ssh in OpenSSH before 10.1 allows the '\0' character in an ssh:// URI, potentially leading to code execution when a ProxyCommand is used. Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: low. CVSS 3.6. See the official…
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.