BitchX p_mode function buffer overflow
| bitchx-pmode-bo (36306) |  High Risk |
Description:
BitchX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the p_mode function. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service.
Platforms Affected:
- Colten Edwards, BitchX 1.1-final
- Gentoo, Linux
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system. 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-25462: BitchX IRC MODE Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-4584: Stack-based buffer overflow in BitchX 1.1 Final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a MODE command, related to the p_mode variable.
- GLSA-200807-12: BitchX: Multiple vulnerabilities
- SA26578: BitchX "MODE" Buffer Overflow
- SA31180: Gentoo BitchX Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SA34870: Slackware bitchx Multiple Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-2994: BitchX MODE Message Processing Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
Aug 27, 2007
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