CVE-2005-0130: High severity BerliOS Konversation vulnerability
Certain Perl scripts in Konversation 0.15 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) channel names or (2) song names that are not properly quoted when the user runs IRC scripts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0130?
CVE-2005-0130 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0130?
To fix CVE-2005-0130, upgrade to a version of Konversation later than 0.15 that addresses the command execution issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0130?
CVE-2005-0130 affects users running Konversation version 0.15 due to insufficient input sanitization.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0130?
CVE-2005-0130 is a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Is CVE-2005-0130 exploitative in real-world scenarios?
Yes, CVE-2005-0130 can be exploited in real-world scenarios where an attacker leverages unfiltered user input in IRC scripts.