CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-7191
CriticalSummary
The netjoin processing in Irssi 1.x before 1.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to significant disruptions in system operation and allow attackers to gain control over the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Irssi to version 1.0.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The netjoin processing in Irssi 1.x before 1.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.