Vulnerability Description
Irssi 1.2.x before 1.2.2 has a use-after-free if the IRC server sends a double CAP.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | >= 1.2.0, < 1.2.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/29/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/29/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2019_08.txtVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4119-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/29/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/08/29/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2019_08.txtVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4119-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-15717?
CVE-2019-15717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Irssi 1.2.x before 1.2.2 has a use-after-free if the IRC server sends a double CAP.
How severe is CVE-2019-15717?
CVE-2019-15717 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15717?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.