Integer Overflow Vulnerability in libssh2 Allows Remote Code Execution

Integer Overflow Vulnerability in libssh2 Allows Remote Code Execution

CVE-2019-3855 · HIGH Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

An integer overflow flaw which could lead to an out of bounds write was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the way packets are read from the server. A remote attacker who compromises a SSH server may be able to execute code on the client system when a user connects to the server.

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