Vulnerability Description
The dbclient and server in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74, when compiled with DEBUG_TRACE, allows local users to read process memory via the -v argument, related to a failed remote ident.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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/92973Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1376353Issue Tracking
- https://secure.ucc.asn.au/hg/dropbear/rev/6a14b1f6dc04Issue 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/92973Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1376353Issue Tracking
- https://secure.ucc.asn.au/hg/dropbear/rev/6a14b1f6dc04Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-23PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7409?
CVE-2016-7409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The dbclient and server in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74, when compiled with DEBUG_TRACE, allows local users to read process memory via the -v argument, related to a failed remote ident.
How severe is CVE-2016-7409?
CVE-2016-7409 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7409?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh.