Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.843714
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-3590-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'irssi' package(s) announced via the USN-3590-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'irssi' package(s) announced via the USN-3590-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that Irssi incorrectly handled certain empty nick names. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-7050) It was discovered that Irssi incorrectly handled certain nick names. An attacker could possibly use this to access sensitive information. (CVE-2018-7051) It was discovered that Irssi incorrectly handled an increase in the number of windows. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2018-7052) It was discovered that Irssi incorrectly handled certain messages. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 17.10. (CVE-2018-7053) It was discovered that Irssi incorrectly handled certain disconnections. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 17.10. (CVE-2018-7054) Affected Software/OS: 'irssi' package(s) on Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 17.10. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.5 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-7050 Debian Security Information: DSA-4162 (Google Search) https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4162 https://usn.ubuntu.com/3590-1/ Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-7051 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00021.html Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-7052 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-7053 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-7054 https://usn.ubuntu.com/4046-1/
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