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CVE-2012-5854

Heap-based buffer overflow in WeeChat 0.3.6 through 0.3.9 allows remote attacker...

High CVSS 7.5

Overview

Heap-based buffer overflow in WeeChat 0.3.6 through 0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted IRC colors that are not properly decoded.

CWE: CWE-119 Published: 2012-11-19T12:10:54.417
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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