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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Configurations
No configuration.
History
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Information
Published : 2026-03-26 21:17
Updated : 2026-03-30 13:26
NVD link : CVE-2026-0965
Mitre link : CVE-2026-0965
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-0965
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-73
External Control of File Name or Path
