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CVE-2016-7044
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-09-27T15:59:09.033 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:52:12.580

Summary

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.

Affected products

irssi — irssi

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References

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