SB2019070201 - Arch Linux update for irssi



SB2019070201 - Arch Linux update for irssi

Published: July 2, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019070201
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Partial DoS

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13045)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when performing server reconnect with SASL authentication. A remote attacker can trigger the application to reconnect to the server (e.g. disrupt connection) that will cause application crash.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.