Missing Authentication for Critical Function Affecting erlang package, versions <1:24.2.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.55% (67th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU2204-ERLANG-9726859
  • published18 Apr 2025
  • disclosed16 Apr 2025

Introduced: 16 Apr 2025

NewCVE-2025-32433  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-306  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:22.04 erlang to version 1:24.2.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.4 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream erlang package and not the erlang package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:22.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

Erlang/OTP is a set of libraries for the Erlang programming language. Prior to versions OTP-27.3.3, OTP-26.2.5.11, and OTP-25.3.2.20, a SSH server may allow an attacker to perform unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). By exploiting a flaw in SSH protocol message handling, a malicious actor could gain unauthorized access to affected systems and execute arbitrary commands without valid credentials. This issue is patched in versions OTP-27.3.3, OTP-26.2.5.11, and OTP-25.3.2.20. A temporary workaround involves disabling the SSH server or to prevent access via firewall rules.

CVSS Base Scores

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