CVE-2003-1336 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a long irc:// URL, requiring user interaction to click the link.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1336?
CVE-2003-1336 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in mIRC before 6.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long irc:// URL.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1336?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mirc Mirc.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1336?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1336 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-2003-1336 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1336 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-48c9-rw99-398v.