CVE-2017-9468

Name: CVE-2017-9468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T01:29:01.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9468 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Irssi before 1.0.3, when receiving a DCC message without source nick/host, it attempts to dereference a NULL pointer. Thus, remote IRC servers can cause a crash.. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Irssi before 1.0.3, when receiving a DCC message without source nick/host, it attempts to dereference a NULL pointer. Thus, remote IRC servers can cause a crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.25%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irssi	Irssi	<= 1.0.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/06/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3885Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_06.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/06/06/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3885Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99015Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038621Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2017_06.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9468?

In Irssi before 1.0.3, when receiving a DCC message without source nick/host, it attempts to dereference a NULL pointer. Thus, remote IRC servers can cause a crash.

How severe is CVE-2017-9468?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9468 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9468?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-9468?

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Source: NVD / NIST