CVE-2003-1377 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Smart IRC Daemon servers by sending a client with an excessively long hostname during reverse DNS lookup.
- 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-2003-1377?
CVE-2003-1377 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the reverse DNS lookup of Smart IRC Daemon (SIRCD) 0.4.0 and 0.4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a client with a long hostname.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1377?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sircd Sircd.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1377?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1377 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-2003-1377 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1377 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h83c-7v84-94w9.