CVE-2008-4748 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the IRC client or execute code via format string vulnerabilities in URI handling when set as default.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-4748?
CVE-2008-4748 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the URI handler in KVirc 3.4.0, when set as the default application for processing IRC URIs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the irc:// URI.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4748?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
kvirc openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 5.0.0-4.3 |
Products include Kvirc Kvirc.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4748?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2008-4748 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4748 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jj7q-9hhv-3pcp, openSUSE-SU-2024:10906-1.