CVE-2006-4455: Medium severity Xchat xchat vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2006
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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".

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xchat xchat<=2.6.7

Event History

Aug 30, 2006
CVE Published
via NVD·04:04 PM
Disputed
04:04 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2006-4455?

CVE-2006-4455 affects Xchat version 2.6.7 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2006-4455 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-4455 can be exploited by remote attackers via unspecified vectors involving the PRIVMSG command.

5

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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