CVE-2016-7408: High severity Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh vulnerability
Published Mar 3, 2017
·Updated
The dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) -m or (2) -c argument.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Dropbear Ssh Project Dropbear Ssh<=2016.73
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7408?
CVE-2016-7408 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7408?
To fix CVE-2016-7408, upgrade Dropbear SSH to version 2016.74 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-7408?
The potential impact of CVE-2016-7408 includes unauthorized remote execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.
4
Which versions of Dropbear SSH are affected by CVE-2016-7408?
Versions of Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 are affected by CVE-2016-7408.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2016-7408?
CVE-2016-7408 can be exploited by remote attackers who send crafted arguments to the dbclient.