CVE-2006-2421

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Pragma FortressSSH 4.0.7.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SSH_MSG_KEXINIT messages, which may cause an overflow when being logged. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.31% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26498	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17991	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1820	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20114	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2421?: CVE-2006-2421 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2421?: To fix CVE-2006-2421, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2421 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-2421 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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