libssh 'kex.c' Double Free Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:71865

Info

libssh 'kex.c' Double Free Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 71865
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2014-8132
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 19 2014 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 06:09PM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

libssh 'kex.c' Double Free Denial of Service Vulnerability

libssh is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

A remote attackers can exploit this issue to cause denial-of-service condition, denying service to legitimate users.

libssh 0.5.1 to 0.6.3 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

libssh 'kex.c' Double Free Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

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