CVE-2019-17068
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.81%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17068 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PuTTY before 0.73 mishandles the "bracketed paste mode" protection mechanism, which may allow a session to be affected by malicious clipboard content.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PuTTY before 0.73 mishandles the "bracketed paste mode" protection mechanism, which may allow a session to be affected by malicious clipboard content.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Putty | Putty | < 0.73 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.tartarus.org/pipermail/putty-announce/2019/000029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.tartarus.org/pipermail/putty-announce/2019/000029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17068?
PuTTY before 0.73 mishandles the "bracketed paste mode" protection mechanism, which may allow a session to be affected by malicious clipboard content.
How severe is CVE-2019-17068?
CVE-2019-17068 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17068?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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