CVE-2015-2157
Description
The (1) ssh2_load_userkey and (2) ssh2_save_userkey functions in PuTTY 0.51 through 0.63 do not properly wipe SSH-2 private keys from memory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the memory.
Risk Information
Base Score
5.5
MODERATE
Vector
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.267
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| update putty 0.63 to latest version | Windows |
| update putty 0.63 (x64) to latest version | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-337645 | PuTTY (0.81) |
| PATCH-337646 | PuTTY (x64) (0.81) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234