Vulnerability Description
The buf.pl script before 2.20 in Irssi before 0.8.20 uses weak permissions for the scrollbuffer dump file created between upgrades, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information from private chat conversations by reading the file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Buf.Pl | <= 2.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/24/1Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/4Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93155Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/irssi/scripts.irssi.org/commit/f1b1eb154baa684fad5d65bf4dff79Patch
- https://irssi.org/security/buf_pl_sa_2016.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/24/1Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/4Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93155Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/irssi/scripts.irssi.org/commit/f1b1eb154baa684fad5d65bf4dff79Patch
- https://irssi.org/security/buf_pl_sa_2016.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7553?
CVE-2016-7553 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The buf.pl script before 2.20 in Irssi before 0.8.20 uses weak permissions for the scrollbuffer dump file created between upgrades, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information from p...
How severe is CVE-2016-7553?
CVE-2016-7553 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7553?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Buf.Pl.