CVE-2006-4455: Medium severity Xchat xchat vulnerability
DISPUTED Unspecified vulnerability in Xchat 2.6.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors involving the PRIVMSG command. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, stating that it does not affect 2.6.7 "or any recent version".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4455?
CVE-2006-4455 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can crash Xchat versions 2.6.7 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4455?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4455, upgrade Xchat to a version later than 2.6.7 as the vendor claims it is not affected.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-4455?
CVE-2006-4455 affects Xchat version 2.6.7 and earlier.
Can CVE-2006-4455 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4455 can be exploited by remote attackers via unspecified vectors involving the PRIVMSG command.
Has the vendor acknowledged CVE-2006-4455?
The vendor has disputed the validity of CVE-2006-4455, stating it does not affect version 2.6.7 or any recent version.