CVE-2016-0778
The (1) roaming_read and (2) roaming_write functions in roaming_common.c in the client in OpenSSH 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x before 7.1p2, when certain proxy and...
- Published
- Jan 14, 2016
- Updated
- May 29, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- redhat
- Evidence observed
- Aug 24, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HModerate · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 97.6%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
The (1) roaming_read and (2) roaming_write functions in roaming_common.c in the client in OpenSSH 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x before 7.1p2, when certain proxy and forward options are enabled, do not properly maintain connection file descriptors, which allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact by requesting many forwardings.
Sources
1- vulnerability-assessmentInformational
Professional cybersecurity assessment demonstrating vulnerability identification, CVSS severity scoring, MITRE ATT&CK framework application, and detailed remediation planning for OpenSSH 6.6.1p1 critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2016-0777, CVE-2015-5600)
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