Vulnerability Description
The dropbearconvert command in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenSSH key file.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dropbear Ssh Project | Dropbear Ssh | <= 2016.73 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92972Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1376353Issue Tracking
- https://secure.ucc.asn.au/hg/dropbear/rev/34e6127ef02eIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-23PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92972Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1376353Issue Tracking
- https://secure.ucc.asn.au/hg/dropbear/rev/34e6127ef02eIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-23PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7407?
CVE-2016-7407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The dropbearconvert command in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenSSH key file.
How severe is CVE-2016-7407?
CVE-2016-7407 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh.