Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in WeeChat - #VU147388

 

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

External References

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