CVE-2017-7191: Use After Free
Published Mar 27, 2017
·Updated
The netjoin processing in Irssi 1.x before 1.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Irssi irssi<=1.0.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7191?
CVE-2017-7191 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-7191?
To fix CVE-2017-7191, upgrade to Irssi version 1.0.2 or later.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-7191?
CVE-2017-7191 allows attackers to perform denial of service attacks and potentially execute arbitrary code.
4
Which versions of Irssi are affected by CVE-2017-7191?
Irssi versions prior to 1.0.2 are affected by CVE-2017-7191.
5
What components of Irssi are involved in CVE-2017-7191?
The netjoin processing component of Irssi is involved in the CVE-2017-7191 vulnerability.