IRC: mIRC PRIVMSG Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the mIRC client. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.
Extended Description
mIRC is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into connecting to a malicious IRC server. Successful attacks will allow arbitrary code to run within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. mIRC 6.34 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected as well.
Affected Products
Khaled_mardam-bey mirc
Short Name
CHAT:IRC:MIRC-PRIVMSG
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
CHAT
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2008-4449 Overflow PRIVMSG bid:31552 mIRC
Release Date
11/13/2008
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-12.3
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3729
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Khaled_mardam-bey
CVSS Score
9.3