CVE-2025-22869: Potential denial of service in golang.org/x/crypto
Potential denial of service in golang.org/x/crypto
Other sources
SSH servers which implement file transfer protocols are vulnerable to a denial of service attack from clients which complete the key exchange slowly, or not at all, causing pending content to be read into memory, but never transmitted.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-22869?
CVE-2025-22869 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22869?
To mitigate CVE-2025-22869, ensure that your SSH server implementations are updated to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2025-22869?
CVE-2025-22869 is caused by clients completing the key exchange slowly, leading to pending content being read into memory without transmission.
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-22869?
CVE-2025-22869 affects SSH servers that implement file transfer protocols, specifically those using the Go crypto package.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-22869?
The potential impact of CVE-2025-22869 includes denial of service, where excessive memory usage can disrupt service availability.