CVE-2020-8955: Buffer Overflow
ircmodechannelupdate in plugins/irc/irc-mode.c in WeeChat through 2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed IRC message 324 (channel mode).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8955?
CVE-2020-8955 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to buffer overflow that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8955?
To mitigate CVE-2020-8955, users should update WeeChat to a version later than 2.7 or apply available patches.
Which versions of WeeChat are affected by CVE-2020-8955?
WeeChat versions from 0.3.8 to 2.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-8955.
What impact can CVE-2020-8955 have on my system?
CVE-2020-8955 can result in a denial of service or potential unspecified impacts due to remote exploitation via malformed IRC messages.
Is CVE-2020-8955 specific to any operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2020-8955 affects multiple operating systems including Fedora, openSUSE, and Debian.