Description
The rsa_verify function in PuTTY before 0.63 (1) does not clear sensitive process memory after use and (2) does not free certain structures containing sensitive process memory, which might allow local users to discover private RSA and DSA keys.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
putty
oss-project
simon tatham
oss-projectaka putty
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/06/11
openwall.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/54533
secunia.com
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/wishlist/private-key-not-wiped.html
chiark.greenend.org.uk
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