[SA19846] FreeSSHd Key Exchange Algorithm String Buffer Overflow

TITLE:
FreeSSHd Key Exchange Algorithm String Buffer Overflow

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA19846

VERIFY ADVISORY:
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CRITICAL:
Highly critical

IMPACT:
DoS, System access

WHERE:
>From remote

SOFTWARE:
FreeSSHd 1.x
http://secunia.com/product/9607/

DESCRIPTION:
Gerry Eisenhaur has discovered a vulnerability in FreeSSHd, which can
be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service)
and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is related to:
SA19845

The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 1.0.9. Other versions
may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Restrict access to trusted IP addresses only.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Gerry Eisenhaur

OTHER REFERENCES:
SA19845:
http://secunia.com/advisories/19845/

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