CVE-2017-10965: Null Pointer Dereference
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/irssito a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.2.0-2+deb10u1Fixed in 1.2.3-1Fixed in 1.4.3-2Fixed in 1.4.5-1 - Upgrade
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alpine/irssito a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.4-r0 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/irssito a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.8.21.r2
Event History
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.