CVE-1999-0679 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on hybrid-6 IRC servers via a buffer overflow in the invite option.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0679?
CVE-1999-0679 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in hybrid-6 IRC server commonly used on EFnet allows remote attackers to execute commands via m_invite invite option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0679?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hybrid Network Hybrid Ircd.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0679?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0679 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0679 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0679 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3c24-mx8q-qwqm.