CVE-2019-9895

UnknownEPSS 2.57%

Last modified

CVE-2019-9895 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In PuTTY versions before 0.71 on Unix, a remotely triggerable buffer overflow exists in any kind of server-to-client forwarding.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In PuTTY versions before 0.71 on Unix, a remotely triggerable buffer overflow exists in any kind of server-to-client forwarding.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.57%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PuttyPutty< 0.71
FedoraprojectFedora28
FedoraprojectFedora29

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9895?
In PuTTY versions before 0.71 on Unix, a remotely triggerable buffer overflow exists in any kind of server-to-client forwarding.
How severe is CVE-2019-9895?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9895 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9895?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-9895?

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Source: NVD / NIST