MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2010-1156

core/nicklist.c in Irssi before 0.8.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to an attempted fuzzy nick match at the...

Vulnerability Description

core/nicklist.c in Irssi before 0.8.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to an attempted fuzzy nick match at the instant that a victim leaves a channel.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IrssiIrssi<= 0.8.15

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-1156?

CVE-2010-1156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). core/nicklist.c in Irssi before 0.8.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to an attempted fuzzy nick match at the...

How severe is CVE-2010-1156?

CVE-2010-1156 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1156?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi.