CVE-2008-0096

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) 7.01.0003 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) a long username, which triggers an overflow in the log function; or (2) a long password.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.08% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27103 vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3517 third party advisory
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/gswsshit-adv.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485725/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/28307 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0096?
CVE-2008-0096 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0096?
To fix CVE-2008-0096, 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-2008-0096 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-0096 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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