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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-722-1 | irssi security update |
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 |
USN-3184-1 | Irssi vulnerabilities |
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Solution
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: debian
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T02:04:55.277Z
Reserved: 2016-09-09T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-7553
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2017-02-27T22:59:00.480
Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Link: CVE-2016-7553
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN