CVE-2008-0096 describes multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Georgia SoftWorks SSH2 Server (GSW_SSHD) versions 7.01.0003 and earlier. These flaws allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying excessively long usernames or passwords during the authentication process. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating that it is exploitable, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.01.0003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:georgia_softworks:ssh2_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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