High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Sep 27, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-7044
CVE-2016-7044
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.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- irssi.org/security/irssi_sa_2016.txtnvdExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3672nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3086-1nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036868nvd
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