CVE-2015-3146

libssh: null pointer dereference due to a logical error in the handling of a SSH_MSG_NEWKEYS and KEXDH_REPLY packets

Published Apr 13, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The (1) SSH_MSG_NEWKEYS and (2) SSH_MSG_KEXDH_REPLY packet handlers in package_cb.c in libssh before 0.6.5 do not properly validate state, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted SSH packet.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3488-1 libssh security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-3227 The (1) SSH_MSG_NEWKEYS and (2) SSH_MSG_KEXDH_REPLY packet handlers in package_cb.c in libssh before 0.6.5 do not properly validate state, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted SSH packet.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2912-1 libssh vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 AM
Reserved
Apr 10, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 13, 2016, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:25 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 30, 2015, 12:00 AM