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In ssh in OpenSSH before 10.5, a use-after-free for realloc data can occur if a certain pair of remote-forwarding operations are concurrent. (CVE-2026-73282)

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Published: 08/11/2026 (08/11/2026, 21:33:11 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the ssh component of OpenSSH versions before 10.5. This occurs when a specific pair of remote-forwarding operations are performed concurrently, potentially leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-73282 and has a CVSS score of 4.8, indicating medium severity.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
openssh/openssh
pkg:github/openssh/openssh
Affected versions
<10.5

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 17:23:10 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-73282 is a use-after-free vulnerability in OpenSSH's ssh implementation prior to version 10.5. The flaw arises when certain remote-forwarding operations are executed concurrently, causing a use-after-free condition on realloc data. This memory management error could lead to unintended behavior or information disclosure. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-416 (Use After Free). No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch information is currently provided.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a use-after-free condition, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No active exploitation is known.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid concurrent remote-forwarding operations that might trigger the vulnerability. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches once released.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-jwc3-6qvm-4r66
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-73282"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a7c9b6dbf8831d539cdffaf

Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:12:29 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:23:10 UTC

Last updated: 08/13/2026, 02:40:59 UTC

Views: 2

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