CVE-2013-5580: Input Validation
First published: Tue Oct 01 2013(Updated: )
The (1) Conn_StartLogin and (2) cb_Read_Resolver_Result functions in conn.c in ngIRCd 18 through 20.2, when the configuration option NoticeAuth is enabled, does not properly handle the return code for the Handle_Write function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and server crash) via unspecified vectors, related to a "notice auth" message not being sent to a new client.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ngircd | =18.0 | |
| Ngircd | =19.0 | |
| Ngircd | =19.1 | |
| Ngircd | =20.0 | |
| Ngircd | =20.1 | |
| Ngircd | =20.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://arthur.barton.de/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=ngircd.git;a=commit;h=309122017ebc6fff039a7cab1b82f632853d82d5
- http://arthur.barton.de/pipermail/ngircd-ml/2013-August/000645.html
- http://freecode.com/projects/ngircd/releases/357245
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115047.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115077.html
- http://osvdb.org/96590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54567
- http://arthur.barton.de/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=ngircd.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=309122017ebc6fff039a7cab1b82f632853d82d5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5580?
CVE-2013-5580 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5580?
To fix CVE-2013-5580, users should upgrade ngIRCd to version 20.3 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
Which versions of ngIRCd are affected by CVE-2013-5580?
Versions of ngIRCd from 18.0 up to 20.2 are affected by CVE-2013-5580.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-5580 enable?
CVE-2013-5580 enables remote attackers to execute a denial-of-service attack.
Is CVE-2013-5580 related to configuration options in ngIRCd?
Yes, CVE-2013-5580 is associated with the NoticeAuth configuration option in ngIRCd.
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