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Vulnerability record · CVE-2024-0723 · published 19 January 2024

CVE-2024-0723: Freesshd improper resource shutdown vulnerability

FFreesshd · Freesshd

A vulnerability was found in freeSSHd 1.0.9 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251547.

7.5 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 3.6% · top 10.8% CWE-404 · Improper resource shutdown
7.5CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 5.0
3.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A vulnerability was found in freeSSHd 1.0.9 on Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251547.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.html ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251547 Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.251547 Permissions Required
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176545/freeSSHd-1.0.9-Denial-Of-Service.html ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251547 Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.251547 Permissions Required

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2024-0723), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.