SB2023041026 - Ubuntu update for irssi 



SB2023041026 - Ubuntu update for irssi

Published: April 10, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023041026
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29132)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when printing chat messages. A remote attacker can trigger a use-after-free error by sending multiple messages and crash the application.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.