CVE-2007-3836 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 17 Jul 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service in HydraIRC via format string specifiers in failed DCC file transfer negotiations.

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-2007-3836?

CVE-2007-3836 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in HydraIRC 0.3.151 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via format string specifiers in certain data related to failed DCC file transfer negotiation.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3836?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hydrairc Hydrairc.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3836?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3836 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-2007-3836 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3836 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqfh-h66q-wccr.