CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-9078

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The server in Dropbear before version 2017.75 might allow post-authentication root remote code execution due to a double free in cleanup of TCP listeners when the -a option is enabled.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to remote attacks that could lead to unauthorized users gaining control over the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Dropbear server to version 2017.75 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The server in Dropbear before 2017.75 might allow post-authentication root remote code execution because of a double free in cleanup of TCP listeners when the -a option is enabled.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS