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CVE-2008-0852

UnknownEPSS 6.23%

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CVE-2008-0852 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. freeSSHd 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SSH2_MSG_NEWKEYS packet to TCP port 22, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 6.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

freeSSHd 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SSH2_MSG_NEWKEYS packet to TCP port 22, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.23%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreesshdFreesshd<= 1.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0852?
freeSSHd 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SSH2_MSG_NEWKEYS packet to TCP port 22, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2008-0852?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0852 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0852?
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