CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6167

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Putty beta 0.67 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) UxTheme.dll or (2) ntmarta.dll file in the current working directory.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of arbitrary code execution by local users, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Putty to the latest version and to monitor and restrict access to working directories to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Putty beta 0.67 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) UxTheme.dll or (2) ntmarta.dll file in the current working directory.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS