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CVE-2008-1657

OpenSSH 4.4 up to versions before 4.9 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the sshd_config ForceCommand directive by modifying the .ssh/rc session file.

Severity
Medium 6.5
Published
2 Apr 2008
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
2.2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 82% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-264
Attack
Over the network · Needs a login
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
OpenSSHServers and applications · cpe:a:openbsd:openssh
  • Version 4.4
  • Version 4.4p1
  • Version 4.5
  • Version 4.6
  • Version 4.7
  • Version 4.8

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1657
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-1657