CVE-2018-5205

irssi: Out-of-bounds read when using incomplete escape codes

Published Jan 6, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
When using incomplete escape codes, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4162-1 irssi security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-16990 When using incomplete escape codes, Irssi before 1.0.6 may access data beyond the end of the string.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3527-1 Irssi vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:26 AM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 6, 2018, 4:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:59 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 6, 2018, 12:00 AM