Vulnerability Description
OpenSSH on FreeBSD 5.3 and 5.4, when used with OpenPAM, does not properly handle when a forked child process terminates during PAM authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client connection refusal) by connecting multiple times to the SSH server, waiting for the password prompt, then disconnecting.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openssh | 3.8.1p1 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:09.openssh.asc
- http://bugzilla.mindrot.org/show_bug.cgi?id=839
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/520
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015706Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/23797
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16892Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0805Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25116
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:09.openssh.asc
- http://bugzilla.mindrot.org/show_bug.cgi?id=839
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/520
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015706Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/23797
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16892Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0805Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0883?
CVE-2006-0883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). OpenSSH on FreeBSD 5.3 and 5.4, when used with OpenPAM, does not properly handle when a forked child process terminates during PAM authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2006-0883?
CVE-2006-0883 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0883?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openssh, Freebsd Freebsd.