CVE-2023-50784 Memory corruption in n/a
Unauthenticated remote attackers can crash the IRC server via oversized websocket packets, with potential code execution on older platforms.
- 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-2023-50784?
CVE-2023-50784 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow in websockets in UnrealIRCd 6.1.0 through 6.1.3 before 6.1.4 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the server by sending an oversized packet (if a websocket port is open). Remote code execution might be possible on some uncommon, older platforms.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50784?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unrealircd Unrealircd.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50784?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50784 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-2023-50784 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50784 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpj7-hjph-2v33.