Buffer Initialization Flaw in WeeChat Logger Plugin
CVE-2017-14727

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Weechat

Status
Logger
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-14727?

A vulnerability in the logger plugin of WeeChat versions prior to 1.9.1 allows an attacker to cause a crash by manipulating strftime date/time specifiers. This occurs due to a failure to initialize a buffer, which can lead to unexpected behavior and potential service disruption.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101003
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https://weechat.org/download/security/
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https://github.com/weechat/weechat/commit/f105c6f0b56fb56...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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