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mIRC "PRIVMSG" Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA32102
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Release Date:
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2008-10-03
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Last Update:
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2008-10-07
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Popularity:
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1,653 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | mIRC 6.x
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Binary Analysis:
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BA575 :: Available for 1 Credit 
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-4449
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Description:
securfrog has discovered a vulnerability in mIRC, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in the processing of "PRIVMSG" IRC messages. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow by tricking a user into connecting to a malicious IRC server.
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 6.34. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Do not connect to untrusted IRC servers.
Do not follow untrusted links or browse untrusted websites.
Provided and/or discovered by:
securfrog
Changelog:
2008-10-07: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/6654
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