CVE-2019-13045: Use After Free

Published Jun 29, 2019
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Updated

Irssi before 1.0.8, 1.1.x before 1.1.3, and 1.2.x before 1.2.1, when SASL is enabled, has a use after free when sending SASL login to the server.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/irssi
1.2.3-11.4.3-21.4.5-1
Irssi irssi>=0.8.18<1.0.8
Irssi irssi>=1.1.0<1.1.3
Irssi irssi>=1.2.0<1.2.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/irssi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.3-1Fixed in 1.4.3-2Fixed in 1.4.5-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Irssi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Irssi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Irssi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.1

Event History

Jun 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:58 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:16 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:46 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13045?

CVE-2019-13045 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13045?

To fix CVE-2019-13045, upgrade Irssi to version 1.2.3-1, 1.4.3-2, or 1.4.5-1.

3

What versions of Irssi are affected by CVE-2019-13045?

Irssi versions before 1.0.8, 1.1.x before 1.1.3, and 1.2.x before 1.2.1 are affected.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2019-13045?

CVE-2019-13045 can lead to a use after free condition when sending SASL login to the server.

5

Is CVE-2019-13045 related to SASL in Irssi?

Yes, CVE-2019-13045 occurs when SASL is enabled in Irssi.

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