Openssh: local mitm of x11 forwarding via abstract unix socket pre-binding in red hat enterprise linux openssh client versions
A flaw was found in OpenSSH. A local unprivileged attacker on a Linux client host can hijack client-side X11 forwarding connections. This is possible by pre-binding the preferred abstract X socket name when X11 forwarding is enabled and a local UNIX-domain X socket is used. A successful attack can compromise the confidentiality of forwarded X11 traffic, including sensitive window contents and input, and may allow some manipulation of the forwarded session.
Evidence and details
Imported from structured advisory data. Source references identify upstream records or fields; verify affected versions and your deployed configuration.
Security context
Source reference: cve:CVE-2026-55655
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/0/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/1/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/2/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/3/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/4/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/5/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/6/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/7/product
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Red Hat Hardened Images
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/8/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.0
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/9/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.0
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/10/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.0
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/11/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.0
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/12/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.0
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/13/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.2
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/14/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.2
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/15/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.2
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/16/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.2
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/17/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.2
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/18/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.2
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/19/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/20/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/21/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/22/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/23/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/24/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/25/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/26/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/27/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/28/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/29/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/30/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/31/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/32/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/33/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/34/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/35/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/36/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/37/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/38/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/39/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/40/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/41/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/42/product
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- Not stated in this record
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/43/product
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- Not stated in this record
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/44/product
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/45/product
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Red Hat Update Infrastructure 5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/46/product
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Red Hat Update Infrastructure 5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/47/product
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Red Hat Update Infrastructure 5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/48/product
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Red Hat Update Infrastructure 5
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/49/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/50/product
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/51/product
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Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/52/product
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Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/53/product
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- Related CVEs
- CVE-2026-55655
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/cveMetadata/cveId
Publisher severity
medium
Source reference: /containers/cna/metrics