CVE-2005-0467

CVE-2005-0467 is a high-severity vulnerability in Putty with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0467?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-0467?
CVE-2005-0467 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0467 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0467?
CVE-2005-0467 affects Putty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0467?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0467 published?
CVE-2005-0467 was published on 2005-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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