How severe is CVE-2026-0966?

CVE-2026-0966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-0966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0966?

CVE-2026-0966 primarily affects Redhat Hardened Images. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0966?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-0966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16330.

When was CVE-2026-0966 published?

CVE-2026-0966 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0966

CVE-2026-0966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Hardened Images with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-124.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-16330
Weakness: CWE-124
Affected product: Redhat Hardened Images
Published: 2026-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in libssh. The API function `ssh_get_hexa()` is vulnerable to a denial of service when processing zero-length input. This can be exploited remotely by an attacker during GSSAPI (Generic Security Service Application Program Interface) authentication if the server's logging verbosity is set to `SSH_LOG_PACKET (3)` or higher. Successful exploitation could lead to a self-Denial of Service of the per-connection daemon process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0966?: A flaw was found in libssh. The API function `ssh_get_hexa()` is vulnerable to a denial of service when processing zero-length input. This can be exploited remotely by an attacker during GSSAPI (Generic Security Service Application Program Interface) authentication if the server's logging verbosity is set to `SSH_LOG_PACKET (3)` or higher. Successful exploitation could lead to a self-Denial of Service of the per-connection daemon process.
How severe is CVE-2026-0966?: CVE-2026-0966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-0966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0966?: CVE-2026-0966 primarily affects Redhat Hardened Images. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-0966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-16330.
When was CVE-2026-0966 published?: CVE-2026-0966 was published on 2026-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:libssh:libssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:hardened_images:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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