First published: Thu Mar 22 2012(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in dns.cpp in InspIRCd 2.0.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS query that uses compression.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
debian/inspircd | 3.8.1-2 3.15.0-1 3.17.0-1 | |
InspIRCd | =2.0.5 |
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CVE-2012-1836 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2012-1836, update your InspIRCd to version 3.8.1-2, 3.15.0-1, or 3.17.0-1 as they contain the necessary patches.
CVE-2012-1836 affects InspIRCd version 2.0.5.
Yes, CVE-2012-1836 can be exploited remotely via a crafted DNS query.
CVE-2012-1836 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.