CVE-2023-29132
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29132 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Irssi 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.4 has a use-after-free because of use of a stale special collector reference. This occurs when printing of a non-formatted line is concurrent with printing of a formatted line.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Irssi 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.4 has a use-after-free because of use of a stale special collector reference. This occurs when printing of a non-formatted line is concurrent with printing of a formatted line.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | >= 1.3.0, < 1.4.4 |
References
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2023_03.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/03/30/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2023_03.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/03/30/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29132?
Irssi 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.4 has a use-after-free because of use of a stale special collector reference. This occurs when printing of a non-formatted line is concurrent with printing of a formatted line.
How severe is CVE-2023-29132?
CVE-2023-29132 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29132?
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-2023-29132?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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