ID:4469 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in xchat - CVE-2011-5129

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Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in XChat 2.8.9 and earlier. A remote attacker can use a long response string. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation