Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20152157000
Revision Date:2015-03-27Version:1
Title:CVE-2015-2157 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - low.
Description:The (1) ssh2_load_userkey and (2) ssh2_save_userkey functions in PuTTY 0.51 through 0.63 do not properly wipe SSH-2 private keys from memory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the memory.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2015-2157
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND The 'putty' package in precise is affected and needs fixing.
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