Vulnerability Description
In Irssi before 1.0.5, overlong nicks or targets may result in a NULL pointer dereference while splitting the message.
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 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
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://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4016Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/22/4Mailing ListMitigationPatch
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_10.txtMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4016Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15723?
CVE-2017-15723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Irssi before 1.0.5, overlong nicks or targets may result in a NULL pointer dereference while splitting the message.
How severe is CVE-2017-15723?
CVE-2017-15723 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-2017-15723?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi, Debian Debian Linux.