Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 25, 2013· Updated Apr 29, 2026
CVE-2013-4434
CVE-2013-4434
Description
Dropbear SSH Server before 2013.59 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to discover valid usernames.
Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:a:dropbear_ssh_project:dropbear_ssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: <2013.59
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
8- secure.ucc.asn.au/hg/dropbear/rev/d7784616409anvdPatchThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00061.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00046.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/55173nvdVendor Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/16/11nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/62993nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- matt.ucc.asn.au/dropbear/CHANGESnvdVendor Advisory
- support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642nvdThird Party Advisory
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