UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2006-05-17

CVE-2006-2421

pragma_systems fortressssh Security Advisory (CVE-2006-2421)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-2421 impacting pragma_systems fortressssh. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Stack-based buffer overflow in Pragma FortressSSH 4.0.7.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SSH_MSG_KEXINIT messages, which may cause an overflow when being logged. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product pragma_systems / fortressssh
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-2421 impacting pragma_systems fortressssh.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-2421.yaml
id: cve-2006-2421

info:
  name: pragma_systems fortressssh - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-2421 affecting pragma_systems fortressssh.
    Evaluation: Stack-based buffer overflow in Pragma FortressSSH 4.0.7.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SSH_MSG_KEXINIT messages, which ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-2421
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2006-2421
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-2421,pragma_systems,fortressssh,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "fortressssh"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-2421.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-2421
# Target: pragma_systems fortressssh | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-2421 (pragma_systems fortressssh)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against pragma_systems fortressssh scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-2421.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-2421
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install fortressssh 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade fortressssh 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update fortressssh

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i fortressssh 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i fortressssh

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-2421 in pragma_systems fortressssh?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update pragma_systems fortressssh packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-2421?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-2421?

CVE-2006-2421 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-2421
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor pragma_systems
Product fortressssh
Published 2006-05-17
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P