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CVE-2026-0965

3.3 · LOW

A flaw was found in libssh where it can attempt to open arbitrary files during configuration parsing.

Published Mar 26, 2026CWE-73EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2026-0965 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18160Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18683Refaccess.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-0965Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2436980

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0965?

CVE-2026-0965 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-0965?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-0965?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-0965?

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