CVE-2007-4584 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Aug 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote IRC servers can execute arbitrary code on BitchX clients via a stack-based buffer overflow in the MODE command handler.

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-2007-4584?

CVE-2007-4584 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in BitchX 1.1 Final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a MODE command, related to the p_mode variable.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4584?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bitchx Bitchx.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4584?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4584 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-2007-4584 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4584 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fpg6-49x7-pcjm.