CVE-2016-7553

low-risk

Published 2017-02-27

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.

Do I need to act?

0.08% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 3.3/10 Low

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Buf.Pl

Affected Vendors

Irssi

References (12)

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/24/1

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/4

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93155

Patch https://github.com/irssi/scripts.irssi.org/commit/f1b1eb154baa684fad5d65bf4dff79...

Patch https://irssi.org/security/buf_pl_sa_2016.txt

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro...

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/24/1

Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/26/4

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93155

Patch https://github.com/irssi/scripts.irssi.org/commit/f1b1eb154baa684fad5d65bf4dff79...

Patch https://irssi.org/security/buf_pl_sa_2016.txt

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro...

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low-risk

Severity 13/34 · Low

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal