Vulnerability Description
The netjoin processing in Irssi 1.x before 1.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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 | <= 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97185Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/irssi/irssi/commit/77b2631c78461965bc9a7414aae206b5c514e1b3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_03.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97185Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/irssi/irssi/commit/77b2631c78461965bc9a7414aae206b5c514e1b3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_03.txtPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7191?
CVE-2017-7191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The netjoin processing in Irssi 1.x before 1.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-7191?
CVE-2017-7191 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-2017-7191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi.