What is the severity of CVE-2016-7407?

CVE-2016-7407 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7407?

To fix CVE-2016-7407, update Dropbear SSH to version 2016.74 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7407?

CVE-2016-7407 affects all versions of Dropbear SSH prior to 2016.74.

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-7407?

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted OpenSSH key file.

Is CVE-2016-7407 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7407 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of Dropbear SSH is accessible over a network.

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CVE-2016-7407

critical

CWE

3/3/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7407: Input Validation

First published: Fri Mar 03 2017(Updated: )

The dropbearconvert command in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenSSH key file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Dropbear SSH	<=2016.73

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7407?
CVE-2016-7407 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7407?
To fix CVE-2016-7407, update Dropbear SSH to version 2016.74 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7407?
CVE-2016-7407 affects all versions of Dropbear SSH prior to 2016.74.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-7407?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted OpenSSH key file.
Is CVE-2016-7407 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7407 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of Dropbear SSH is accessible over a network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7407?
CVE-2016-7407 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7407?
To fix CVE-2016-7407, update Dropbear SSH to version 2016.74 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7407?
CVE-2016-7407 affects all versions of Dropbear SSH prior to 2016.74.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-7407?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted OpenSSH key file.
Is CVE-2016-7407 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7407 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of Dropbear SSH is accessible over a network.

CVE-2016-7407: Input Validation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7407?

How do I fix CVE-2016-7407?

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7407?

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-7407?

Is CVE-2016-7407 exploitable remotely?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7407?

How do I fix CVE-2016-7407?

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7407?

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-7407?

Is CVE-2016-7407 exploitable remotely?