Vulnerability Description
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Erlang OTP ssh (ssh_sftp modules) allows Excessive Allocation, Flooding. This vulnerability is associated with program files lib/ssh/src/ssh_sftpd.erl. This issue affects OTP form OTP 17.0 until OTP 28.0.3, OTP 27.3.4.3 and 26.2.5.15 corresponding to ssh from 3.0.1 until 5.3.3, 5.2.11.3 and 5.1.4.12.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cna.erlef.org/cves/CVE-2025-48040.html
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/548f1295d86d0803da884db8685cc16d461d0d5a
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/commit/7cd7abb7e19e16b027eaee6a54e1f6fbbe21181a
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/pull/10162
- https://github.com/erlang/otp/security/advisories/GHSA-h7rg-6rjg-4cph
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/EEF-CVE-2025-48040
- https://www.erlang.org/doc/system/versions.html#order-of-versions
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48040?
CVE-2025-48040 is a documented vulnerability. Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Erlang OTP ssh (ssh_sftp modules) allows Excessive Allocation, Flooding. This vulnerability is associated with program files lib/ssh/src/ssh_sftpd.er...
How severe is CVE-2025-48040?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-48040. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.