CVE-2004-2486
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which...
CVE-2004-2486 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Dropbear Ssh Project Ssh, published December 31, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.03%, the 87th percentile. Fixed in dropbear 0.43-2.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.03%EPSS, 87th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
0.43-2dropbear +2 more
Description
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
- Record
CVE-2004-2486- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
- Record
CVE-2004-2486- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-2477No score
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
- Record
EUVD-2004-2477- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-q4w7-77p6-6mqmNo score
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which...
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
- Record
GHSA-q4w7-77p6-6mqm- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
- Record
CVE-2004-2486- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2004-2486No score
The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2486- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.