CVE-2006-2421 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Pragma FortressSSH version 4.0.7.20. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending excessively long SSH_MSG_KEXINIT messages, which can trigger an overflow when logged. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), it presents a significant risk, as it is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code or community discussion has been identified for this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0.7.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pragma_systems:fortressssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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