How severe is CVE-2006-0353?

CVE-2006-0353 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-0353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0353?

CVE-2006-0353 affects Gnu Lsh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0353?

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

When was CVE-2006-0353 published?

CVE-2006-0353 was published on 2006-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0353

CVE-2006-0353 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Lsh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Gnu Lsh
Published: 2006-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

unix_random.c in lshd for lsh 2.0.1 leaks file descriptors related to the randomness generator, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by truncating the seed file, which prevents the server from starting, or obtain sensitive seed information that could be used to crack keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0353?: unix_random.c in lshd for lsh 2.0.1 leaks file descriptors related to the randomness generator, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by truncating the seed file, which prevents the server from starting, or obtain sensitive seed information that could be used to crack keys.
How severe is CVE-2006-0353?: CVE-2006-0353 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0353?: CVE-2006-0353 affects Gnu Lsh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0353?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0353 published?: CVE-2006-0353 was published on 2006-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:lsh:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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