CVE-2026-0965
Libssh: libssh: denial of service via improper configuration file handling
Description
A flaw was found in libssh where it can attempt to open arbitrary files during configuration parsing. A local attacker can exploit this by providing a malicious configuration file or when the system is misconfigured. This vulnerability could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) by causing the system to try and access dangerous files, such as block devices or large system files, which can disrupt normal operations.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka Red Hat, redhat
libssh
oss-projectaka libssh2 (related, sometimes confused)
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
АО «ИВК»
commercial·RUaka ivk
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
АО «СберТех»
commercial·RUaka ao sbertech, сбертех
and 7 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18160
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18683
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-0965
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