VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-7044

CVSS score7.5 HIGH

EPSS probability4.71%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2016-09-27

Last modified2026-06-17

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.