CVE-2026-0968

Name: CVE-2026-0968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-26T21:17:01.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-0968 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in libssh in which a malicious SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) server can exploit this by sending a malformed 'longname' field within an `SSH_FXP_NAME` message during a file listing operation. This missing null check can lead to reading beyond allocated memory on the heap. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in libssh in which a malicious SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) server can exploit this by sending a malformed 'longname' field within an `SSH_FXP_NAME` message during a file listing operation. This missing null check can lead to reading beyond allocated memory on the heap. This can cause unexpected behavior or lead to a denial of service (DoS) due to application crashes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libssh	Libssh	<= 0.11.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	10.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18160
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18683
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-0968Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2436982Third Party Advisory
https://www.libssh.org/2026/02/10/libssh-0-12-0-and-0-11-4-security-releases/Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-0968?

How severe is CVE-2026-0968?

CVE-2026-0968 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0968?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST