CVE-2005-0199 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 6 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a long MODE line due to an integer underflow in ngIRCd.

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-2005-0199?

CVE-2005-0199 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer underflow in the Lists_MakeMask() function in lists.c in ngIRCd before 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long MODE line that causes an incorrect length calculation, which leads to a buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-191

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0199?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Barton Ngircd.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0199?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0199 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-0199 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0199 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q94h-vc2h-j68g.