Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Libssh Affects Multiple Platforms

CVE-2012-4562

What is CVE-2012-4562?

Libssh prior to version 0.5.3 is susceptible to multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities. These flaws enable remote attackers to trigger denial of service conditions, such as infinite loops or application crashes. Additionally, there is potential for execution of arbitrary code through unspecified vectors that exploit these vulnerabilities. It is critical for users of affected libssh versions to apply updates to mitigate associated risks.

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