Buffer overflow in InspIRCd InspIRCd
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2012-1836 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
InspIRCd Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions |
| Vendor | InspIRCd |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU46870
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-1836
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Heap-based buffer overflow in dns.cpp in InspIRCd 2.0.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS query that uses compression.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsInspIRCd: 2.0.5
External linkshttp://osvdb.org/80263
http://secunia.com/advisories/48474
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2448
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/212651
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52561
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74157
http://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/fe7dbd2c104c37f6f3af7d9f1646a3c332aea4a4
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
