CVE-2019-20918: Use After Free
Published Sep 11, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered in InspIRCd 3 before 3.1.0. The silence module contains a use after free vulnerability. This vulnerability can be used for remote crashing of an InspIRCd server by any user able to fully connect to a server.
Affected Software
1 affected component
inspircd inspircd>=3.0<3.1.0
Remediation
Event History
Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:43 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20918?
CVE-2019-20918 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-20918?
To fix CVE-2019-20918, upgrade InspIRCd to version 3.1.0 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2019-20918?
CVE-2019-20918 affects all users running InspIRCd versions prior to 3.1.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20918?
CVE-2019-20918 is identified as a use after free vulnerability in the silence module of InspIRCd.
5
Can CVE-2019-20918 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-20918 can be exploited remotely by any user who can fully connect to the server.