25463 : freeSSHd Key Exchange Algorithm String Remote Overflow
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Disclosure

May 12, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

May 14, 2006

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

Description

A remote overflow exists in freeSSHd. The application fails to properly verify key exchange strings send by a SSH client resulting in a stack-based overflow. With a specially crafted key exchange string request, an attacker can cause code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to freeSSHd version 1.0.10 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

freeSSHd
Watch-list
freeSSHd
Watch-list
1.0.9

References

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Nessus

21580

Credit

  • Gerry Eisenhaur -   -

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