Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Irssi before 1.0.4. When receiving messages with invalid time stamps, Irssi would try to dereference a NULL pointer.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | <= 1.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/irssi/irssi/commit/5e26325317c72a04c1610ad952974e206384d291Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_07.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4016
- https://github.com/irssi/irssi/commit/5e26325317c72a04c1610ad952974e206384d291Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_07.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4016
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-10965?
CVE-2017-10965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Irssi before 1.0.4. When receiving messages with invalid time stamps, Irssi would try to dereference a NULL pointer.
How severe is CVE-2017-10965?
CVE-2017-10965 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-10965?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi.