CVE-2005-0226 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a format string vulnerability in ngIRCd when specific logging and debug options are enabled.
- 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-2005-0226?
CVE-2005-0226 is a high-severity code injection 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
Format string vulnerability in the Log_Resolver function in log.c for ngIRCd 0.8.2 and earlier, when compiled with IDENT, logging to SYSLOG, and with DEBUG enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0226?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ngircd Ngircd.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0226?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0226 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2005-0226 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0226 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x7gg-fmqw-9h9x.