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CVE-2026-84268 Gvfs: sftp: heap-based buffer overflow in read_reply()

Description

A flaw was found in the SFTP backend in gvfs. When mounting a share and reading a file, a malicious SFTP server can cause read_reply() to process a length that exceeds the size requested by the client. The function does not verify the server-provided length against the allocated buffer size, causing the operation to write past the intended boundaries. This issue allows a malicious server to corrupt adjacent heap memory in the gvfsd-sftp process, resulting in a denial of service as the process aborts upon detecting the heap corruption or potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.

CVSS 3.1 detail

Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitable remotely over the network, without an account and if a user takes an action; an attacker can seriously compromise confidentiality, integrity or availability.

Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Affected products and versions

Product Affected versions Fixed in
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Versions not published
gvfs 1.60 earliest → < 1.60.2 1.60.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service Versions not published
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Product Affected versions Fixed in
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support Versions not published
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support Versions not published

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