Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in freeSSHd 1.2.1 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long (1) open, (2) unlink, (3) mkdir, (4) rmdir, or (5) stat SFTP command.
CVSS Score
9.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freesshd | Freesshd | 1.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisories/freeSSHd-bof.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499486/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32972Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52434
- http://www.bmgsec.com.au/advisories/freeSSHd-bof.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499486/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32972Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52434
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6899?
CVE-2008-6899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in freeSSHd 1.2.1 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long (1) open, (2) unlink, (3) mkdir, (4) rmdir, or (...
How severe is CVE-2008-6899?
CVE-2008-6899 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-2008-6899?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freesshd Freesshd.