What is the severity of CVE-2016-7406?

CVE-2016-7406 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7406?

To fix CVE-2016-7406, update Dropbear SSH to version 2016.74 or higher.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-7406?

CVE-2016-7406 affects Dropbear SSH versions prior to 2016.74.

Can CVE-2016-7406 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7406 can be exploited remotely by attackers via the format string vulnerability.

What is the impact of CVE-2016-7406?

The impact of CVE-2016-7406 could include unauthorized execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

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CVE-2016-7406

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15/9/2016

3/3/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7406: Input Validation

First published: Thu Sep 15 2016(Updated: )

A new version of dropbear was released fixing multiple vulnerabilities. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/504">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/504</a>

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
redhat/dropbear	<2016.74	2016.74
Dropbear SSH	<=2016.73

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What is the severity of CVE-2016-7406?
CVE-2016-7406 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7406?
To fix CVE-2016-7406, update Dropbear SSH to version 2016.74 or higher.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7406?
CVE-2016-7406 affects Dropbear SSH versions prior to 2016.74.
Can CVE-2016-7406 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7406 can be exploited remotely by attackers via the format string vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-7406?
The impact of CVE-2016-7406 could include unauthorized execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7406?
CVE-2016-7406 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7406?
To fix CVE-2016-7406, update Dropbear SSH to version 2016.74 or higher.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7406?
CVE-2016-7406 affects Dropbear SSH versions prior to 2016.74.
Can CVE-2016-7406 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7406 can be exploited remotely by attackers via the format string vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-7406?
The impact of CVE-2016-7406 could include unauthorized execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

CVE-2016-7406: Input Validation

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