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CVE-2006-5051

HIGH CVSS: 8.1 Published: 2006-09-27 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Signal handler race condition in OpenSSH before 4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code if GSSAPI authentication is enabled, via unspecified vectors that lead to a double-free.

Affected Platforms

Debian Debian LinuxApple Mac Os X ServerOpenbsd OpensshApple Mac Os X

Weakness Type

CWE-415

References