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CVE-2006-5051

Signal handler race condition in OpenSSH before 4.4 allows remote attackers to c...

High CVSS 8.1

Overview

Signal handler race condition in OpenSSH before 4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code if GSSAPI authentication is enabled, via unspecified vectors that lead to a double-free.

CWE: CWE-415 Published: 2006-09-27T23:07:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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