CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-4178: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Dec 12 2005(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Dropbear server before 0.47 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified inputs that cause insufficient memory to be allocated due to an incorrect expression that does not enforce the proper order of operations.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dropbear SSH<0.47
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-4178?

    CVE-2005-4178 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution by authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4178?

    To fix CVE-2005-4178, upgrade to Dropbear SSH version 0.47 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2005-4178?

    CVE-2005-4178 affects Dropbear SSH versions prior to 0.47 and Debian Linux versions 3.0 and 3.1.

  • What vulnerability type is CVE-2005-4178?

    CVE-2005-4178 is categorized as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2005-4178 affect my server?

    If your server is running an affected version of Dropbear SSH or Debian Linux, it is at risk from CVE-2005-4178.

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