OSV-2026-925 Heap-buffer-overflow in ssh_config_parse_line_internal
A heap buffer overflow in the SSH config parser allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2026-925?
OSV-2026-925 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libssh, published on 16 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=523820519
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
ssh_config_parse_line_internal
ssh_config_parse_string
ssh_client_config_fuzzer.c
Which versions are affected by OSV-2026-925?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including libssh.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
libssh OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2026-925?
No fix has been published for OSV-2026-925 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is OSV-2026-925 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-925 in the wild and no public exploit code.