Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-0883 is a denial-of-service issue affecting OpenSSH on FreeBSD 5.3 and 5.4 when used with OpenPAM. A remote attacker could repeatedly start SSH logins and disconnect at the password prompt, causing the SSH service to refuse client connections. This impacts availability, not data confidentiality or code execution, based on provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to legacy FreeBSD 5.3 or 5.4 systems running SSH with OpenPAM, especially if SSH is reachable from untrusted networks. These operating system versions are very old, so exposure should be rare but may exist in unmanaged or embedded legacy environments. Treat this as a targeted legacy-system availability risk. It is not described as data theft or remote code execution, but an exposed affected SSH service could be disrupted. Prioritize discovery of obsolete FreeBSD hosts and either remediate per vendor guidance, restrict SSH, or retire the systems. Mitigation focus: Identify any FreeBSD 5.3 or 5.4 systems running OpenSSH with OpenPAM.; Review FreeBSD-SA-06:09 and current vendor guidance for supported remediation details.; Restrict SSH access to trusted networks where legacy systems cannot be immediately retired..
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- openssh-openpam-dos(25116)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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