CVE-2017-8073
UnknownEPSS 3.11%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WeeChat before 1.7.1 allows a remote crash by sending a filename via DCC to the IRC plugin. This occurs in the irc_ctcp_dcc_filename_without_quotes function during quote removal, with a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 3.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
WeeChat before 1.7.1 allows a remote crash by sending a filename via DCC to the IRC plugin. This occurs in the irc_ctcp_dcc_filename_without_quotes function during quote removal, with a buffer overflow.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Weechat | Weechat | < 1.7.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3836Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97987Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/weechat/weechat/commit/2fb346f25f79e412cf0ed314fdf791763c19b70bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://weechat.org/download/security/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://weechat.org/news/95/20170422-Version-1.7.1/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3836Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97987Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/weechat/weechat/commit/2fb346f25f79e412cf0ed314fdf791763c19b70bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://weechat.org/download/security/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://weechat.org/news/95/20170422-Version-1.7.1/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8073?
WeeChat before 1.7.1 allows a remote crash by sending a filename via DCC to the IRC plugin. This occurs in the irc_ctcp_dcc_filename_without_quotes function during quote removal, with a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2017-8073?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8073?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-8073?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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