SB2019011313 - Slackware Linux update for irssi
Published: January 13, 2019
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 6 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7050)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.The weakness exists due to a NULL pointer dereference when an "empty" nick has been observed. A remote attacker can use a broken ircd or control over the ircde and cause the service to crash.
2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7051)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an out-of-bounds write error when printing theme strings. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
3) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7052)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.The weakness exists due to a NULL pointer dereference when the number of windows exceed the available space. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service.
4) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7053)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to a use-after-free when SASL messages are received in unexpected order. A remote attacker can use a non-conforming ircd, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
5) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7054)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness is due to a use-after-free when server is disconnected during netsplits. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
6) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5882)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct DoS attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when hidden lines are expired from the scroll buffer. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.