CVE-2019-17068: High severity putty vulnerability
PuTTY before 0.73 mishandles the "bracketed paste mode" protection mechanism, which may allow a session to be affected by malicious clipboard content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17068?
CVE-2019-17068 is a vulnerability in PuTTY versions before 0.73 that mishandles the "bracketed paste mode" protection mechanism, allowing a session to be affected by malicious clipboard content.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17068?
CVE-2019-17068 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-17068?
PuTTY versions before 0.73 are affected by CVE-2019-17068, as well as openSUSE Leap 15.0 and 15.1.
How can I fix CVE-2019-17068?
To fix CVE-2019-17068, you should update PuTTY to version 0.73 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-17068?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-17068 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00020.html), [Reference 2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00021.html), [Reference 3](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00030.html).