Dropbear SSH Server Username Remote Format String

critical Nessus Plugin ID 11821

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Synopsis

It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.

Description

The remote host is runnning Dropbear SSH.

There is a format string vulnerability in all versions of the Dropbear SSH server up to and including version 0.34. An attacker may use this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of the Dropbear SSH server.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 11821

File Name: ssh_dropbear.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 8/20/2003

Updated: 8/8/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/18/2003

Reference Information

BID: 8439

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