CVE-2008-5657: Input Validation
First published: Wed Dec 17 2008(Updated: )
CRLF injection vulnerability in Quassel Core before 0.3.0.3 allows remote attackers to spoof IRC messages as other users via a crafted CTCP message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Quassel IRC | <=0.3.0.2 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.1.0 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-alpha1 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-alpha2 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-alpha3 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-alpha4 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-alpha5 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-beta1 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-pre | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.2.0-rc1 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.3.0 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.3.0-pre | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.3.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://quassel-irc.org/node/89
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=506550
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497882/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497884
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31973
- http://wouter.coekaerts.be/site/security/quassel-ctcp
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32470
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32692
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-November/msg00354.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3164
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46195
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5657?
CVE-2008-5657 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for abuse in IRC communications.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5657?
To fix CVE-2008-5657, you should upgrade to Quassel Core version 0.3.0.3 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5657?
CVE-2008-5657 is a CRLF injection vulnerability that allows message spoofing in IRC.
Which versions of Quassel Core are affected by CVE-2008-5657?
CVE-2008-5657 affects Quassel Core versions prior to 0.3.0.3 including 0.1.0 and various 0.2.0 alpha and beta versions.
Can CVE-2008-5657 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5657 can be exploited remotely through crafted CTCP messages.
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/quassel
- canonical/quassel irc
- version/quassel irc/0.3.0.2
- version/quassel irc/0.1.0
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-alpha1
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-alpha2
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-alpha3
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-alpha4
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-alpha5
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-beta1
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-pre
- version/quassel irc/0.2.0-rc1
- version/quassel irc/0.3.0
- version/quassel irc/0.3.0-pre
- version/quassel irc/0.3.0.1