Vulnerability Description
In Irssi before 1.0.3, when receiving a DCC message without source nick/host, it attempts to dereference a NULL pointer. Thus, remote IRC servers can cause a crash.
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 | <= 1.0.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/06/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3885Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99015Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038621Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_06.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/06/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3885Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99015Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038621Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_06.txtPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9468?
CVE-2017-9468 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Irssi before 1.0.3, when receiving a DCC message without source nick/host, it attempts to dereference a NULL pointer. Thus, remote IRC servers can cause a crash.
How severe is CVE-2017-9468?
CVE-2017-9468 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-2017-9468?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi, Debian Debian Linux.