CVE-2026-46598
Description
A flaw was found in golang.org/x/crypto/ssh/agent. An attacker could provide specially crafted inputs that, when processed, lead to the creation of an ed25519.PrivateKey by casting malformed wire bytes. This improper input handling can cause the program to panic and crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected component.
Statement
A Moderate denial of service flaw exists in the golang.org/x/crypto/ssh/agent package. This vulnerability allows an attacker to provide specially crafted inputs that, when processed by the SSH agent, can lead to a program panic and crash. This could result in a temporary disruption of services that rely on the affected SSH agent functionality.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, restrict the exposure of the SSH agent to untrusted sources. Avoid enabling SSH agent forwarding when connecting to untrusted hosts or environments. Ensure that applications interacting with `golang.org/x/crypto/ssh/agent` validate all inputs to prevent malformed data from being processed. Reloading or restarting SSH services may be required for changes to take effect.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.3 | N/A | 5.3 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | None |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | None |
| Availability Impact | Low | N/A | Low |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Other
Technical Impact: Varies by Context
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