CVE-2019-9896
First published: Thu Mar 21 2019(Updated: )
In PuTTY versions before 0.71 on Windows, local attackers could hijack the application by putting a malicious help file in the same directory as the executable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Putty Putty | <0.71 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| openSUSE Backports SLE | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9896?
CVE-2019-9896 is a vulnerability in PuTTY versions before 0.71 on Windows that allows local attackers to hijack the application by placing a malicious help file in the same directory as the executable.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9896?
CVE-2019-9896 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-9896?
PuTTY versions before 0.71 on Windows are affected by CVE-2019-9896.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by local attackers placing a malicious help file in the same directory as the PuTTY executable.
Are there any references available for CVE-2019-9896?
Yes, you can refer to the following sources for more information: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00004.html, http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00020.html, https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190404-0001/
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- vendor/putty
- canonical/putty putty
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows
- vendor/opensuse
- canonical/opensuse backports sle
- version/opensuse backports sle/15.0
- canonical/opensuse leap
- version/opensuse leap/15.0