CVE-2023-29132: Use After Free
Published Apr 14, 2023
·Updated
Irssi 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.4 has a use-after-free because of use of a stale special collector reference. This occurs when printing of a non-formatted line is concurrent with printing of a formatted line.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Irssi irssi>=1.3.0<1.4.4
Event History
Apr 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29132?
CVE-2023-29132 has a severity rating of medium due to potential exploitation leading to instability in the Irssi application.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-29132?
To fix CVE-2023-29132, upgrade Irssi to version 1.4.4 or later.
3
What versions of Irssi are affected by CVE-2023-29132?
CVE-2023-29132 affects Irssi versions 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-29132?
CVE-2023-29132 is a use-after-free vulnerability that occurs during concurrent printing of formatted and non-formatted lines.
5
Can CVE-2023-29132 lead to a crash in Irssi?
Yes, CVE-2023-29132 can lead to application instability and potential crashes in Irssi.