wolfSSH Heap Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability in wolfSSH_CleanPath() Function

Vulnerability

A heap buffer over-read vulnerability has been identified in the wolfSSH_CleanPath() function of wolfSSH. This vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to exploit the issue by sending crafted SCP path input that includes '/./' sequences. The exploitation of this vulnerability results in a heap over-read of 1 byte.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a heap buffer over-read, which can potentially be used to disclose memory contents or cause other memory-related issues.

Added: Jan 6, 2026, 6:17 PM
Updated: Jan 6, 2026, 6:17 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.6
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
1.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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