CVE-2017-15723: Null Pointer Dereference
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/irssi
1.2.0-2+deb10u11.2.3-11.4.3-21.4.5-1
Irssi irssi<=1.0.4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15723?
CVE-2017-15723 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-15723?
To fix CVE-2017-15723, upgrade Irssi to version 1.0.5 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2017-15723 have?
CVE-2017-15723 may lead to a NULL pointer dereference, potentially causing the application to crash.
4
Which versions of Irssi are affected by CVE-2017-15723?
Irssi versions prior to 1.0.5 are affected by CVE-2017-15723.
5
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.