CVE-2017-15723: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sun Oct 22 2017(Updated: )
In Irssi before 1.0.5, overlong nicks or targets may result in a NULL pointer dereference while splitting the message.
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 | <=1.0.4 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15723?
CVE-2017-15723 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15723?
To fix CVE-2017-15723, upgrade Irssi to version 1.0.5 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-15723 have?
CVE-2017-15723 may lead to a NULL pointer dereference, potentially causing the application to crash.
Which versions of Irssi are affected by CVE-2017-15723?
Irssi versions prior to 1.0.5 are affected by CVE-2017-15723.
Is CVE-2017-15723 specific to certain operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2017-15723 affects specific versions of Irssi on Debian Linux 8.0 and 9.0.
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- version/debian/9.0