CVE-2012-1836 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on InspIRCd servers via a crafted DNS query exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-1836?
CVE-2012-1836 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in dns.cpp in InspIRCd 2.0.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS query that uses compression.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1836?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inspircd Inspircd.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1836?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-1836 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1836 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-1836, DSA-2448-1, GHSA-pwc6-j7x5-cxc4.