CVE-2006-0353

Name: CVE-2006-0353
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-22T19:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0353 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. unix_random.c in lshd for lsh 2.0.1 leaks file descriptors related to the randomness generator, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by truncating the seed file, which prevents the server from starting, or obtain sensitive seed information that could be used to crack keys.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

unix_random.c in lshd for lsh 2.0.1 leaks file descriptors related to the randomness generator, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by truncating the seed file, which prevents the server from starting, or obtain sensitive seed information that could be used to crack keys.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Lsh	2.0.1

References

http://lists.lysator.liu.se/pipermail/lsh-bugs/2006q1/000467.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18564Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18623Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-956Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/22695
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16357Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0301Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24263
http://lists.lysator.liu.se/pipermail/lsh-bugs/2006q1/000467.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18564Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18623Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-956Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/22695
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16357Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0301Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24263

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0353?

How severe is CVE-2006-0353?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0353 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0353?

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