CVE-2023-5616

low-risk
Published 2025-04-15

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
4
CVSS 4.9/10 Medium
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (5)

Control Center

Affected Vendors

Gnome Canonical

References (3)

Exploit https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-control-center/+bug/2039577
Vendor Advisory https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5616
Vendor Advisory https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6554-1
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low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 12/34 · Low