How severe is CVE-2009-3340?

CVE-2009-3340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3340?

CVE-2009-3340 affects Freesshd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3340?

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

When was CVE-2009-3340 published?

CVE-2009-3340 was published on 2009-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3340

CVE-2009-3340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freesshd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freesshd
Published: 2009-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in FreeSSHD 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090917, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3340?: Unspecified vulnerability in FreeSSHD 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090917, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2009-3340?: CVE-2009-3340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3340?: CVE-2009-3340 affects Freesshd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3340 published?: CVE-2009-3340 was published on 2009-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freesshd:freesshd:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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