CVE-2004-2486

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 84.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2004

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (18)

cve@mitrehttp://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGES
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/12153
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/28935
cve@mitrehttp://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080949c7a.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/8137
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10803
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0543
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16810
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40490
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGES
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/12153
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/28935
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080949c7a.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/8137
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10803

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-2486?

CVE-2004-2486 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2004. The DSS verification code in Dropbear SSH Server before 0.43 frees uninitialized variables, which might allow remote attackers to gain access.

When was CVE-2004-2486 disclosed?

CVE-2004-2486 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2004, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-2486 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2486 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-2486?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-2486, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-2486

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