CVE-2016-7044

Name: CVE-2016-7044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-27T15:59:09.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7044 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The unformat_24bit_color function in the format parsing code in Irssi before 0.8.20, when compiled with true-color enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and crash) via an incomplete 24bit color code.. EPSS estimates a 4.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The unformat_24bit_color function in the format parsing code in Irssi before 0.8.20, when compiled with true-color enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and crash) via an incomplete 24bit color code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.71%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irssi	Irssi	<= 0.8.19
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3672Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036868
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3086-1Third Party Advisory
https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2016.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3672Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036868
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3086-1Third Party Advisory
https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2016.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7044?

How severe is CVE-2016-7044?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7044 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7044?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST