CVE-2016-7044

irssi: Unchecked input in unformat_24bit_color() can lead to crash

Published Sep 27, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.7% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3672-1 irssi security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7926 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3086-1 Irssi vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:50 AM
Reserved
Aug 23, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 27, 2016, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:52 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 21, 2016, 12:00 AM