CVE-2018-5205

Name: CVE-2018-5205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-06T16:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When using incomplete escape codes, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When using incomplete escape codes, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Irssi	Irssi	< 1.0.6
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10

References

https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2018_01.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3527-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4162Third Party Advisory
https://irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2018_01.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3527-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4162Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5205?

When using incomplete escape codes, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.

How severe is CVE-2018-5205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5205?

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-2018-5205?

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Source: NVD / NIST