CVE-2006-4455
First published: Wed Aug 30 2006(Updated: )
** 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".
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XChat | <=2.6.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://forum.xchat.org/viewtopic.php?t=2918
- http://www.xchat.org/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19398
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016687
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=115523184321922&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28325
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2147
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2124
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.
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