CVE-2006-6811: Buffer Overflow
KsIRC 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long PRIVMSG string when connecting to an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server, which causes an assertion failure and results in a NULL pointer dereference. NOTE: this issue was originally reported as a buffer overflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6811?
CVE-2006-6811 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6811?
To fix CVE-2006-6811, you should update to a newer version of KsIRC or implement rate limiting on PRIVMSG commands.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6811?
CVE-2006-6811 affects users of KsIRC version 1.3.12 and certain versions of Ubuntu Linux.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6811 enable?
CVE-2006-6811 enables remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by exploiting a long PRIVMSG string.
Is CVE-2006-6811 a buffer overflow vulnerability?
CVE-2006-6811 was initially reported as a buffer overflow but is primarily an assertion failure leading to NULL pointer dereference.