CVE-2007-4398: CRLF Injection
First published: Sat Aug 18 2007(Updated: )
Multiple CRLF injection vulnerabilities in the (1) now-playing.rb and (2) xmms.pl 1.1 scripts for WeeChat allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary IRC commands via CRLF sequences in the name of the song in a .mp3 file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | <=0.8.10rc5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-August/065227.html
- http://wouter.coekaerts.be/site/security/nowplaying
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25281
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26457
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26490
- http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=weechat/scripts.git;a=commit;h=7429c29a2fab6d7493c0188b5f631a7c2ae1533d
- http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=weechat/scripts.git;a=commit;h=76f7f7b502352ba2b823e3388a2ca88840fd1945
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3036
- http://osvdb.org/39565
- http://osvdb.org/39564
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35985
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476283/100/0/threaded
- http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=weechat/scripts.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7429c29a2fab6d7493c0188b5f631a7c2ae1533d
- http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=weechat/scripts.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=76f7f7b502352ba2b823e3388a2ca88840fd1945
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4398?
CVE-2007-4398 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for user-assisted exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4398?
To fix CVE-2007-4398, ensure you are using a version of the affected scripts that is not vulnerable, such as upgrading to the latest version of WeeChat's now-playing.rb and xmms.pl.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4398?
CVE-2007-4398 affects the now-playing.rb and xmms.pl scripts specifically in versions of WeeChat and related software.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-4398?
CVE-2007-4398 can be exploited for arbitrary IRC command execution through CRLF injection in song names.
Who is at risk from CVE-2007-4398?
Users of affected versions of WeeChat who interact with maliciously crafted .mp3 files are at risk from CVE-2007-4398.
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