Buffer overflow in Dropbear server before 0.47 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified inputs that cause insufficient memory to be allocated due to an incorrect expression that does not enforce the proper order of operations.
CVE-2005-4178 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from dropbear_ssh_project, from debian organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2005, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2005-12-12T21:03:00.000
2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Modified
CVSSv2: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | dropbear_ssh_project | dropbear_ssh | < 0.47 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 3.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 3.1 | Yes |
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