Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2025.7270.2
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-7270-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'openssh' package(s) announced via the USN-7270-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'openssh' package(s) announced via the USN-7270-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-7270-1 fixed a vulnerability in OpenSSH. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that the OpenSSH client incorrectly handled the non-default VerifyHostKeyDNS option. If that option were enabled, an attacker could possibly impersonate a server by completely bypassing the server identity check. (CVE-2025-26465) Affected Software/OS: 'openssh' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.1 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2025-26465
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