CVE-2017-10965: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Jul 07 2017(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/irssi | 1.2.0-2+deb10u1 1.2.3-1 1.4.3-2 1.4.5-1 | |
| Irssi | <=1.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-10965
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-10966
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-10965
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-10966
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_07.txt
- https://github.com/irssi/irssi/commit/5e26325317c72a04c1610ad952974e206384d291
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=867598
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4016
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10965?
CVE-2017-10965 has been classified with a medium severity due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10965?
To fix CVE-2017-10965, upgrade Irssi to version 1.0.4 or later, as it addresses the NULL pointer dereference issue.
What versions of Irssi are affected by CVE-2017-10965?
CVE-2017-10965 affects all versions of Irssi prior to 1.0.4.
Is CVE-2017-10965 a security vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-10965 is a security vulnerability that could lead to application crashes.
What should I do if I can't upgrade Irssi due to CVE-2017-10965?
If you cannot upgrade, consider implementing workaround measures such as filtering received messages to avoid invalid timestamps.
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