CVE-2007-4398: CRLF Injection

Published Aug 18, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Irssi irssi<=0.8.10rc5

Event History

Aug 18, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Aug 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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