CVE-2023-5616 – Ubuntu Gnome-Control-Center SSH Remote Login Misconfiguration Vulnerability

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CVE-2023-5616 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received
    by [email protected]

    Apr. 15, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In Ubuntu, gnome-control-center did not properly reflect SSH remote login status when the system was configured to use systemd socket activation for openssh-server. This could unknowingly leave the local machine exposed to remote SSH access contrary to expectation of the user.
    Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-control-center/+bug/2039577
    Added Reference https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5616
    Added Reference https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6554-1
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