Buffer Overflow in UnrealIRCd Affects Remote User Interaction
CVE-2009-4893

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Unrealircd

Status
Unrealircd
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2010

What is CVE-2009-4893?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in UnrealIRCd versions 3.2beta11 through 3.2.8 when the option 'allow::options::noident' is enabled. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to launch a denial of service (DoS) attack, potentially leading to a crash of the service. Additionally, there are concerns that this vulnerability may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems, creating serious security risks for users.

References

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201006-21.xml
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/14/13
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42077
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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