SB2017102320 - Improper input validation in weechat (Alpine package) 



SB2017102320 - Improper input validation in weechat (Alpine package)

Published: October 23, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017102320
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14727)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the affected messaging client.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing Date/time conversion specifiers in logger.c file (logger plugin) during log file creation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted message and crash the affected client.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.