Incomplete Destination Constraints in OpenSSH Affecting Key Management

CVE-2023-51384

What is CVE-2023-51384?

In OpenSSH versions prior to 9.6, a vulnerability exists within the ssh-agent related to the handling of destination constraints during the addition of PKCS#11-hosted private keys. The issue arises when these constraints are specified; they are only applied to the first added key, leading to potential security risks if multiple keys reside on the PKCS#11 token. This incomplete enforcement of constraints emphasizes the need for users to review their key management processes and update to the latest version of OpenSSH to mitigate associated risks.

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