Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in libssh, where an uninitialized variable exists under certain conditions in the privatekey_from_file() function. This flaw can be triggered if the file specified by the filename doesn't exist and may lead to possible signing failures or heap corruption.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:18683
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-4878
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2376184
- https://git.libssh.org/projects/libssh.git/commit/?id=697650caa97eaf7623924c75f9
- https://git.libssh.org/projects/libssh.git/commit/?id=b35ee876adc92a208d47194772
- https://www.libssh.org/security/advisories/CVE-2025-4878.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-4878?
CVE-2025-4878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). A vulnerability was found in libssh, where an uninitialized variable exists under certain conditions in the privatekey_from_file() function. This flaw can be triggered if the file specified by the fil...
How severe is CVE-2025-4878?
CVE-2025-4878 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-4878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.