First published: Fri Jun 22 2007(Updated: )
hook.c in BitchX 1.1-final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a client certain data containing NICK and EXEC strings, which exceeds the bounds of a hash table, and injects an EXEC hook function that receives and executes shell commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Bitchx Bitchx | =1.1-final |
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CVE-2007-3360 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow remote command execution.
The recommended fix for CVE-2007-3360 is to upgrade to a patched version of BitchX, as the vulnerability is present in BitchX 1.1-final.
CVE-2007-3360 may lead to unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system.
CVE-2007-3360 affects users of BitchX version 1.1-final, particularly in IRC environments.
Yes, CVE-2007-3360 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted data to affected clients.