CVE-2018-5207 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2018-5207?

CVE-2018-5207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When using an incomplete variable argument, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-5207?

CVE-2018-5207 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5207?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi, Debian Debian Linux.

Vulnerability Description

When using an incomplete variable argument, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irssi	Irssi	< 1.0.6
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-134

References

https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2018_01.txtPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4162Third Party Advisory
https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2018_01.txtPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4162Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-5207?

CVE-2018-5207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When using an incomplete variable argument, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.

How severe is CVE-2018-5207?

CVE-2018-5207 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-2018-5207?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi, Debian Debian Linux.