CVE-2009-3163
First published: Thu Sep 10 2009(Updated: )
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in lib/silcclient/command.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.10, and SILC Client 1.1.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a channel name, related to (1) silc_client_command_topic, (2) silc_client_command_kick, (3) silc_client_command_leave, and (4) silc_client_command_users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SILC Client | =1.1.6 | |
| SILC Client | <=1.1.8 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.3 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.5 | |
| Silc Toolkit | <=1.1.9 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.1 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.2 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.8 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.3 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.4 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.1 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.6 | |
| SILC Client | =1.1.7 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.4 | |
| Silc Toolkit | =1.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36614
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.php
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36193
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/5
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:235
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3163?
CVE-2009-3163 is classified as a high severity vulnerability, as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3163?
To fix CVE-2009-3163, update to SILC Toolkit version 1.1.10 or later and SILC Client version 1.1.9 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-3163?
CVE-2009-3163 affects SILC Client versions 1.1.8 and earlier, and SILC Toolkit versions 1.1.9 and earlier.
What types of attacks does CVE-2009-3163 enable?
CVE-2009-3163 enables remote code execution attacks via format string vulnerabilities.
Who is impacted by CVE-2009-3163?
Users and organizations using affected versions of SILC Client or SILC Toolkit are at risk from CVE-2009-3163.
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