# CVE-2004-2486: The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain acces

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-10-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40490
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080949c7a.shtml
- http://www.osvdb.org/8137
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12153
- http://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGES
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0543
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16810
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28935
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10803

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