Vulnerability Description
Irssi before 1.0.5, while waiting for the channel synchronisation, may incorrectly fail to remove destroyed channels from the query list, resulting in use-after-free conditions when updating the state later on.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | <= 1.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/22/4Mailing ListMitigationPatch
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_10.txtMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00022.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4016
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/22/4Mailing ListMitigationPatch
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_10.txtMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00022.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4016
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15227?
CVE-2017-15227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Irssi before 1.0.5, while waiting for the channel synchronisation, may incorrectly fail to remove destroyed channels from the query list, resulting in use-after-free conditions when updating the state...
How severe is CVE-2017-15227?
CVE-2017-15227 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-2017-15227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi.