CVE-2000-0857 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands or cause denial of service in the muh IRC server via malformed nicknames exploiting format string vulnerabilities.
- 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-2000-0857?
CVE-2000-0857 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The logging capability in muh 2.05d IRC server does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a malformed nickname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0857?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sebastian Kienzl Muh.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0857?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0857 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-2000-0857 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0857 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fj3-9m57-2fx2.