CVE-2007-4399: CRLF Injection
First published: Sat Aug 18 2007(Updated: )
CRLF injection vulnerability in the xmms.bx 1.0 script for BitchX allows 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/26489
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3036
- http://osvdb.org/37481
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35985
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476283/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4399?
CVE-2007-4399 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for user-assisted remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4399?
To fix CVE-2007-4399, ensure that you update to a patched version of the xmms.bx script and avoid processing untrusted .mp3 files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4399?
CVE-2007-4399 affects the xmms.bx script in BitchX versions prior to the patch release.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4399 enable?
CVE-2007-4399 enables user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary IRC commands through CRLF injection.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4399?
Users of BitchX using the vulnerable xmms.bx script and those who play untrusted .mp3 files may be affected by CVE-2007-4399.
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