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CVE-2016-7553
LOW · CVSS 3.3
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-02-27T22:59:00.480 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:53:14.437

Summary

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

irssi — buf.pl

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References

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