CVE-2004-2486 json
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain acce…
published 2004-12-31 21 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-2477
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.0%
- EPSS 3.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
Patch / fix
- dropbear_ssh_project dropbear_ssh 0.43
- dropbear Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 0.43-2
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2486
Exploit prediction
3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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cisco.com
/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080949c7a.shtml
vendor-advisory, third-party-advisory
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matt.ucc.asn.au
/dropbear/CHANGES
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/40490
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/8137
vdb-entry, broken-link
-
secunia.com
/advisories/12153
third-party-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0543
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/16810
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/28935
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/10803
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-2486
- NVD CVE-2004-2486
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