Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in WeeChat 0.3.6 through 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IRC colors that are not properly decoded.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flashtux | Weechat | 0.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092228.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092490.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092536.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00087.html
- http://osvdb.org/87279
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51377
- http://weechat.org/security/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:136
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/12/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56482
- https://savannah.nongnu.org/bugs/?37704
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0330
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092228.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092490.h
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5854?
CVE-2012-5854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in WeeChat 0.3.6 through 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IRC colors that are not p...
How severe is CVE-2012-5854?
CVE-2012-5854 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Flashtux Weechat.