Vulnerability Description
The unformat_24bit_color function in the format parsing code in Irssi before 0.8.20, when compiled with true-color enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and crash) via an incomplete 24bit color code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | <= 0.8.19 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3672Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036868
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3086-1Third Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2016.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3672Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036868
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3086-1Third Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2016.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7044?
CVE-2016-7044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The unformat_24bit_color function in the format parsing code in Irssi before 0.8.20, when compiled with true-color enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and cr...
How severe is CVE-2016-7044?
CVE-2016-7044 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.