Pragma FortressSSH SSH_MSG_KEXINIT Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:17991

CVE-2006-2421 |

Info

Pragma FortressSSH SSH_MSG_KEXINIT Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 17991
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 16 2006 12:00AM
Updated: May 17 2006 07:24PM
Credit: Discovery is credited to Gerry Eisenhaur.
Vulnerable: Pragma Systems FortressSSH 4.0.7 .20
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Pragma FortressSSH SSH_MSG_KEXINIT Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability


A remote buffer-overflow vulnerability exits in FortressSSH.

This issue may permit remote code execution in vulnerable servers. A complete compromise leading to SYSTEM level access may be possible.

FortressSSH 4.0.7.20 is reported vulnerable. Other versions may be affected as well.

Exploit / POC

Pragma FortressSSH SSH_MSG_KEXINIT Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability


Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

Pragma FortressSSH SSH_MSG_KEXINIT Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:

Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:[email protected]

References

Pragma FortressSSH SSH_MSG_KEXINIT Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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