CVE-2016-7408

Name: CVE-2016-7408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-03T16:59:00.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) -m or (2) -c argument.. EPSS estimates a 3.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) -m or (2) -c argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.97%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dropbear Ssh Project	Dropbear Ssh	<= 2016.73

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92970Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1376353Issue Tracking
https://secure.ucc.asn.au/hg/dropbear/rev/eed9376a4ad6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-23Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92970Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1376353Issue Tracking
https://secure.ucc.asn.au/hg/dropbear/rev/eed9376a4ad6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-23Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7408?

The dbclient in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) -m or (2) -c argument.

How severe is CVE-2016-7408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7408?

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-2016-7408?

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Source: NVD / NIST