CVE-2016-7553

irssi: Information disclosure in buf.pl

Published Feb 27, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-722-1 irssi security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-8406 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3184-1 Irssi vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:04 AM
Reserved
Sep 9, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 27, 2017, 10:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:53 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Sep 22, 2016, 12:00 AM