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CVE-2004-2069

UnknownEPSS 3.37%

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CVE-2004-2069 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sshd.c in OpenSSH 3.6.1p2 and 3.7.1p2 and possibly other versions, when using privilege separation, does not properly signal the non-privileged process when a session has been terminated after exceeding the LoginGraceTime setting, which leaves the connection open and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection consumption).. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

sshd.c in OpenSSH 3.6.1p2 and 3.7.1p2 and possibly other versions, when using privilege separation, does not properly signal the non-privileged process when a session has been terminated after exceeding the LoginGraceTime setting, which leaves the connection open and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection consumption).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenbsdOpenssh3.6.1p2
OpenbsdOpenssh3.7.1p2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2069?
sshd.c in OpenSSH 3.6.1p2 and 3.7.1p2 and possibly other versions, when using privilege separation, does not properly signal the non-privileged process when a session has been terminated after exceeding the LoginGraceTime setting, which leaves the connection open and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection consumption).
How severe is CVE-2004-2069?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2069 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2069?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST