CVE-2004-2486

Name: CVE-2004-2486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.. EPSS estimates a 3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.03%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dropbear Ssh Project	Dropbear Ssh	< 0.43

References

http://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGESVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/12153Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28935Third Party Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080949c7a.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/8137Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10803Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0543Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16810Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40490Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGESVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/12153Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28935Third Party Advisory
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080949c7a.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/8137Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10803Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0543Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16810Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40490Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2486?

The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.

How severe is CVE-2004-2486?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2486?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-2486?

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Source: NVD / NIST