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ngIRCd "Log_Resolver()" Format String Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA14114
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Release Date:
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2005-02-03
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Last Update:
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2005-02-07
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Popularity:
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4,473 views
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Critical:
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Less 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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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | ngIRCd 0.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-0226
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Description:
CoKi has reported a vulnerability in ngIRCd, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error within the "Log_Resolver()" function. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code by returning a specially crafted string containing format specifiers to an IDENT request.
Successful exploitation requires enabled IDENT support, logging to syslog, and debugging is enabled.
The vulnerability has been reported in versions 0.8.2 and prior.
Solution:
Update to version 0.8.3.
Provided and/or discovered by:
CoKi, No System Group.
Changelog:
2005-02-04: Updated "Solution" section.
2005-02-07: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-11.txt
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