Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in WeeChat - #VU147388
Published: September 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU147388
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-789
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to memory allocation with excessive size values in the Relay plugin\'s partial buffer when processing PING control frames. A remote attacker can send PING control frames to cause a denial of service.
Affected software
WeeChat
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
WeeChat - update to 4.10.1