CVE-2017-5196: High severity Irssi irssi vulnerability
Published Mar 3, 2017
·Updated
Irssi 0.8.18 before 0.8.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via vectors involving strings that are not UTF8.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Irssi irssi>=0.8.18<0.8.21
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5196?
CVE-2017-5196 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause crashes in Irssi.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5196?
To fix CVE-2017-5196, upgrade Irssi to version 0.8.21 or later.
3
What versions of Irssi are affected by CVE-2017-5196?
CVE-2017-5196 affects Irssi versions 0.8.18 up to but not including 0.8.21.
4
How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-5196?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-5196 by sending strings that are not UTF8 to the affected Irssi versions.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5196?
CVE-2017-5196 is a denial of service vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read.