CVE-2012-6697: High severity inspircd vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2017
·Updated
InspIRCd before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Inspire Ircd Inspircd<=2.0.6
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6697?
CVE-2012-6697 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6697?
The best way to fix CVE-2012-6697 is to upgrade to InspIRCd version 2.0.7 or later.
3
Which versions of InspIRCd are affected by CVE-2012-6697?
InspIRCd versions before 2.0.7, specifically up to 2.0.6, are affected by CVE-2012-6697.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2012-6697 enable?
CVE-2012-6697 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by triggering an infinite loop.
5
Is CVE-2012-6697 specific to any operating system?
Yes, CVE-2012-6697 affects InspIRCd installations on Debian 7.0 and potentially other operating systems running vulnerable versions.