CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2019-9898

Potential recycling of random numbers used in cryptography exists within PuTTY before 0.71.

Vulnerability Description

Potential recycling of random numbers used in cryptography exists within PuTTY before 0.71.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PuttyPutty< 0.71
FedoraprojectFedora28
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OpensuseLeap15.0
NetappOncommand Unified Manager-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-9898?

CVE-2019-9898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Potential recycling of random numbers used in cryptography exists within PuTTY before 0.71.

How severe is CVE-2019-9898?

CVE-2019-9898 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9898?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Putty Putty, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap, Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager.