Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in freeSSHd 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) rename and (2) realpath parameters.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freesshd | Freesshd | 1.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32366Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4515
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497746/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31872
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021096
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2897
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46046
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6800
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6812
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32366Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4515
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497746/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31872
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021096
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2897
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4762?
CVE-2008-4762 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in freeSSHd 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) renam...
How severe is CVE-2008-4762?
CVE-2008-4762 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4762?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freesshd Freesshd.