Vulnerability Description
Matt Johnston Dropbear SSH server 0.47 and earlier, as used in embedded Linux devices and on general-purpose operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot exhaustion) via a large number of connection attempts that exceeds the MAX_UNAUTH_CLIENTS defined value of 30.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dropbear Ssh Project | Dropbear Ssh | <= 0.47 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015742Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426999/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17024PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25075VDB Entry
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015742Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426999/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17024PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25075VDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1206?
CVE-2006-1206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Matt Johnston Dropbear SSH server 0.47 and earlier, as used in embedded Linux devices and on general-purpose operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot ex...
How severe is CVE-2006-1206?
CVE-2006-1206 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-2006-1206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh.