CVE-2012-5854

Published Nov 19, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in WeeChat 0.3.6 through 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IRC colors that are not properly decoded.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-5732 Heap-based buffer overflow in WeeChat 0.3.6 through 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IRC colors that are not properly decoded.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:21 PM
Reserved
Nov 12, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 19, 2012, 12:10 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:47 PM