CVE-2014-8132: Double free vulnerability in the ssh_packet_kexinit function in kex.c in libssh 0.5.x and 0.6.x before 0.6....

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CVE-2014-8132 is a remote denial-of-service flaw in libssh. A crafted SSH key-exchange initialization packet can trigger a double free and crash affected libssh versions. The public record names libssh 0.5.x and 0.6.x before 0.6.4. No source in the bundle shows active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where servers, appliances, or applications use affected libssh 0.5.x or 0.6.x before 0.6.4. Because libssh is a library, asset owners must check packaged dependencies and embedded software, not only standalone SSH services. Handle through normal vulnerability remediation unless the affected service is internet-facing or critical to operations. The likely business impact is service disruption, not confirmed data theft or system takeover based on provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libssh to 0.6.4 or a vendor-fixed package version.; Apply distribution advisories from Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, Mageia, Mandriva, or openSUSE where applicable.; Inventory applications and appliances that bundle libssh rather than system packages..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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