golang.org/x/crypto/ssh vulnerable to infinite loop on large channel writes

Summary

golang.org/x/crypto/ssh vulnerable to infinite loop on large channel writes

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for golang.org/x/crypto/ssh. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 37% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether golang.org/x/crypto/ssh is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 37%.

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