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Info |
Last Modified |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in PuTTY. PuTTY fails to perform bounds checking on SSH2_MSG_DEBUG packets resulting in a buffer overflow via the 'stringlen' parameter. With the aid of a malicious SSH2 server, an attacker can execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 0.56 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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Products |
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PuTTY
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0.55 |
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TortoisePlink
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0.55 |
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Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete
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BlogsProvided by Technorati
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None found at this time
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