Vulnerability Description
Irssi 1.1.x before 1.1.2 has a use after free when hidden lines are expired from the scroll buffer.
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 | >= 1.1.0, < 1.1.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/irssi/irssi/pull/948PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/NEWS/#v1-1-2Vendor Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2019_01.txtVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3862-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/irssi/irssi/pull/948PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/NEWS/#v1-1-2Vendor Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2019_01.txtVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3862-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5882?
CVE-2019-5882 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Irssi 1.1.x before 1.1.2 has a use after free when hidden lines are expired from the scroll buffer.
How severe is CVE-2019-5882?
CVE-2019-5882 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-2019-5882?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.