What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7553?

CVE-2016-7553 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-7553?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-7553. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Buf Pl CVE-2016-7553

LOW

Permission Issues (CWE-275)

2017-02-27 security@debian.org

Information Disclosure Buf Pl

3.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 27, 2017 - 22:59 cve.org

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The buf.pl script before 2.20 in Irssi before 0.8.20 uses weak permissions for the scrollbuffer dump file created between upgrades, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information from private chat conversations by reading the file.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-275. The buf.pl script before 2.20 in Irssi before 0.8.20 uses weak permissions for the scrollbuffer dump file created between upgrades, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information from private chat conversations by reading the file. Affected products include: Irssi Buf.Pl. Version information: before 2.20.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.