Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in XChat 2.8.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long response string.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/107312/xchat-dos.txtExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18159Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/77629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50820Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027468
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/107312/xchat-dos.txtExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18159Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/77629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50820Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027468
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 30, 2012
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified