SB2016092202 - Arch Linux update for irssi
Published: September 22, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016092202
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7045)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.The weakness exists due to input validation error. Having tricked the victim into loading specially crafted file attackers can invoke a buffer overflow in unformat_24bit_color() and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.