BitchX hook.c command execution
| bitchx-hook-command-execution (34969) |  High Risk |
Description:
BitchX could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by the use of the hook.c file. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Colten Edwards, BitchX 1.1-final
Remedy:
No remedy available as of April 25, 2009.
Slackware BitchX is no longer available. The vendor recommends removal of this product and the installation of another console IRC client. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BitchX Web site, BitchX IRC Client at http://www.bitchx.com/.
- slackware-security Mailing List, Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:51:05 -0700 (PDT), bitchx EOLed in Slackware (SSA:2009-116-02) at http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware-security.285737.
- BID-24579: BitchX Hook.C Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-3360: hook.c in BitchX 1.1-final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a client certain data containing NICK and EXEC strings, which exceeds the bounds of a hash table, and injects an EXEC hook function that receives and executes shell commands.
- SA25759: BitchX Hooks Command Injection Vulnerability
- SA34870: Slackware bitchx Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jun 21, 2007
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