CVE-2015-2157
Low
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.
SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Putty
PublishedMar 27, 2015
First seenMar 27, 2015
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| putty putty | 0.51, 0.52, 0.53b, 0.54, 0.55, 0.56, 0.57, 0.58, 0.59, 0.60, 0.61, 0.62, 0.63 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 7.0 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 20, 22 | — |
| opensuse opensuse | 13.1, 13.2 | — |
| simon_tatham putty | 0.53 | — |
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