How severe is CVE-2004-2760?

CVE-2004-2760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2760?

CVE-2004-2760 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2760?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2760 published?

CVE-2004-2760 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2760

CVE-2004-2760 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Openbsd Openssh
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sshd in OpenSSH 3.5p1, when PermitRootLogin is disabled, immediately closes the TCP connection after a root login attempt with the correct password, but leaves the connection open after an attempt with an incorrect password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password by observing the connection state, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0190. NOTE: it could be argued that in most environments, this does not cross privilege boundaries without requiring leverage of a separate vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2760?: sshd in OpenSSH 3.5p1, when PermitRootLogin is disabled, immediately closes the TCP connection after a root login attempt with the correct password, but leaves the connection open after an attempt with an incorrect password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the password by observing the connection state, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0190. NOTE: it could be argued that in most environments, this does not cross privilege boundaries without requiring leverage of a separate vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2004-2760?: CVE-2004-2760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2760?: CVE-2004-2760 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2760?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2760 published?: CVE-2004-2760 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbsd:openssh:3.5p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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