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FreeSSHd Key Exchange Algorithm String Buffer Overflow
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA19846
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Release Date:
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2006-05-12
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Last Update:
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2006-05-19
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | freeSSHd 1.x
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| | CVE reference: | CVE-2006-2407 (Secunia mirror)
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Description:
Gerry Eisenhaur has discovered a vulnerability in FreeSSHd, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is related to:
SA19845
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 1.0.9. Other versions may also be affected.
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Solution:
Update to version 1.0.10.
http://www.freesshd.com/?ctt=download
Provided and/or discovered by:
Gerry Eisenhaur
Changelog:
2006-05-18: Updated "Solution" and "Solution Status" sections.
2006-05-19: Added CVE reference and link to US-CERT vulnerability note.
Other References:
SA19845:
http://secunia.com/advisories/19845/
US-CERT VU#477960:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/477960
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2 Related Secunia Security Advisories
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1. freeSSHd SFTP Directory Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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2. freeSSHd SSH Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
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