CVE-2012-6066

UnknownEPSS 39.51%

Last modified

CVE-2012-6066 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. freeSSHd.exe in freeSSHd through 1.2.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted session, as demonstrated by an OpenSSH client with modified versions of ssh.c and sshconnect2.c.. EPSS estimates a 39.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

freeSSHd.exe in freeSSHd through 1.2.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted session, as demonstrated by an OpenSSH client with modified versions of ssh.c and sshconnect2.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
39.51%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreesshdFreesshd<= 1.2.6
FreesshdFreesshd1.2.1
FreesshdFreesshd1.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6066?
freeSSHd.exe in freeSSHd through 1.2.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted session, as demonstrated by an OpenSSH client with modified versions of ssh.c and sshconnect2.c.
How severe is CVE-2012-6066?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6066 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6066?
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