VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2013-4208

CVSS score2.1 LOW
EPSS probability0.39%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2013-08-19
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references