LOW
CVE-2026-0965
CWE-73Published: March 26, 2026· Updated: Apr 2, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.6th
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-0965 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
libssh1 product
libssh
Red Hat1 product
enterprise linux
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-0965Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2436980Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-0965
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-73
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected2 vendors
PublishedMar 26, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-73)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-0965 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.