CVE-2008-0285
First published: Tue Jan 15 2008(Updated: )
ngIRCd 0.10.x before 0.10.4 and 0.11.0 before 0.11.0-pre2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted IRC PART message, which triggers an invalid dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ngircd | <=0.11.0-pre1 | |
| Ngircd | <=0.10.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://arthur.barton.de/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/ngircd/ngircd/src/ngircd/irc-channel.c?r1=1.40&r2=1.41&diff_format=h
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=204834
- http://ngircd.barton.de/doc/ChangeLog
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28425
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27318
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200801-13.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28673
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0285?
CVE-2008-0285 has a severity rating of medium due to its denial of service impact.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0285?
To fix CVE-2008-0285, upgrade ngIRCd to version 0.10.4 or later, or 0.11.0-pre2 or later.
What causes CVE-2008-0285?
CVE-2008-0285 is caused by an invalid dereference triggered by a crafted IRC PART message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0285?
CVE-2008-0285 affects ngIRCd versions 0.10.x prior to 0.10.4 and 0.11.0 prior to 0.11.0-pre2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0285?
The best option is to upgrade to a fixed version, as no official workaround is provided for CVE-2008-0285.
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