CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA vulnerability in libssh allows a malicious SFTP server to send responses for unknown request IDs, leading to unbounded memory growth in affected clients. This can result in a denial of service, as the clients may exhaust available memory. Organizations using libssh should prioritize addressing this issue to prevent potential service disruptions.
CVE
CVE-2026-59848
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.31%
Original NVD Description
A flaw was found in libssh. A malicious SFTP server can send responses for unknown request IDs that libssh clients keep queued indefinitely, causing unbounded memory growth and client-side denial of service.
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