CVE-2025-48041: SSH_FXP_OPENDIR may Lead to Exhaustion of File Handles

Published Sep 11, 2025
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Updated

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Erlang OTP ssh (ssh_sftp modules) allows Excessive Allocation, Flooding. This vulnerability is associated with program files lib/ssh/src/ssh_sftpd.erl. This issue affects OTP form OTP 17.0 until OTP 28.0.3, OTP 27.3.4.3 and 26.2.5.15 corresponding to ssh from 3.0.1 until 5.3.3, 5.2.11.3 and 5.1.4.12.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Erlang OTP>=17.0<28.0.3
Erlang ssh>=3.0.1<=5.3.3, >=5.2.11.3<=5.2.11.3, >=5.1.4.12<=5.1.4.12
Microsoft cbl2 erlang 25.3.2.21-2
Microsoft azl3 erlang 26.2.5.13-1
Microsoft cbl2 erlang 25.3.2.21-4

Event History

Sep 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:08 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48041?

CVE-2025-48041 is considered a potentially critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow excessive resource allocation and flooding in the affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48041?

To fix CVE-2025-48041, upgrade Erlang OTP to a version higher than 28.0.3 or apply the necessary patches as advised by the Erlang development team.

3

Which versions of Erlang OTP are affected by CVE-2025-48041?

CVE-2025-48041 affects Erlang OTP versions from 17.0 up to and including 28.0.3.

4

What components of Erlang OTP are impacted by CVE-2025-48041?

CVE-2025-48041 impacts the ssh and ssh_sftp modules within the Erlang OTP library.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-48041?

Currently, there is no specific workaround for CVE-2025-48041 aside from upgrading to a non-affected version.

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