CVE-2024-0723

Name: CVE-2024-0723
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-19T17:15:08.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0723 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in freeSSHd 1.0.9 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in freeSSHd 1.0.9 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251547.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.65%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-404

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freesshd	Freesshd	1.0.9

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251547Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.251547Permissions Required
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251547Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.251547Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0723?

How severe is CVE-2024-0723?

CVE-2024-0723 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0723?

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