CVE-2000-0586 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands or cause denial of service in Dalnet IRC server via a buffer overflow in the SUMMON command.
- 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-2000-0586?
CVE-2000-0586 is a critical 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 Dalnet IRC server 4.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via the SUMMON command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0586?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dalnet Ircd.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0586?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0586 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-2000-0586 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0586 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f54q-8494-3hvh.