CVE-2026-35385
It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled file permissions when downloading files as root using the legacy scp protocol without the preserve-mode option. An attacker could use this to install setuid or setgid files on a system, possibly leading to privilege escalation.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Improper handling of file permissions could allow an attacker to install setuid or setgid files.
- Who is affected
- Systems using OpenSSH with the legacy scp protocol.
- Urgency
- Remediation is urgent as it could lead to privilege escalation.
- Action
- Update OpenSSH to the latest version.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.42% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 34% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (7)
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Red Hat Linux kernel (July 10, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-07-10
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] OpenSSH: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-07-09
- unknownUSN-8514-1: OpenSSH vulnerabilityubuntu · 2026-07-06
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Red Hat Linux kernel (July 3, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-07-03
- unknownRedHat Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilitieshkcert · 2026-07-02
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in the Red Hat Linux kernel (June 26, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-06-26
- unknownPAN-SA-2026-0009 Informational Bulletin: Impact assessment of OSS CVEs in Prisma SD-WAN ION (Severity: INFORMA…paloalto · 2026-06-10
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