CVE-2016-7553

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:irssi:buf.pl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Nov 2023, 02:34

Type Values Removed Values Added
References
  • {'url': 'https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7OM3WHWQ7RIAOZSOZZUM4CUYGKSIAGJJ/', 'name': 'FEDORA-2016-39de4eb5e7', 'tags': ['Third Party Advisory'], 'refsource': 'FEDORA'}
  • () https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7OM3WHWQ7RIAOZSOZZUM4CUYGKSIAGJJ/ -

Information

Published : 2017-02-27 22:59

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:01


NVD link : CVE-2016-7553

Mitre link : CVE-2016-7553

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-7553


JSON object : View

Products Affected

irssi

  • buf.pl
CWE
CWE-275

Permission Issues