Slackware Linux update for irssi



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-29132
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

irssi
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU74276

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29132

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when printing chat messages. A remote attacker can trigger a use-after-free error by sending multiple messages and crash the application.


Mitigation

Update the affected package irssi.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.2 - 15.0

irssi: before 1.4.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2023&m=slackware-security.375392


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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