CVE-2017-5196
UnknownEPSS 5.05%
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CVE-2017-5196 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | >= 0.8.18, < 0.8.21 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95310Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_01.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-45Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/06/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95310Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_01.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-45Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5196?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-5196?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5196 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5196?
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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