Description
Multiple integer overflows in the (1) sftp_pkt_getstring and (2) fxp_readdir_recv functions in the PSFTP and PSCP clients for PuTTY 0.56, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote malicious web sites to execute arbitrary code via SFTP responses that corrupt the heap after insufficient memory has been allocated.
Product(s):
- PuTTY
- PuTTY 0.45
- PuTTY 0.46
- PuTTY 0.47
- PuTTY 0.48
- PuTTY 0.49
- PuTTY 0.50
- PuTTY 0.51
- PuTTY 0.52
- PuTTY 0.53
- PuTTY 0.53b
- PuTTY 0.54
- PuTTY 0.55
- PuTTY 0.56
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0467, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0467 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.