Signature Detail
Short Name |
CHAT:IRC:MIRC-PRIVMSG |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
CHAT |
Keywords |
mIRC PRIVMSG Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2008/11/13 |
Update Number |
1312 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
IRC: mIRC PRIVMSG Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the mIRC client. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.
Extended Description
mIRC is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into connecting to a malicious IRC server. Successful attacks will allow arbitrary code to run within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. mIRC 6.34 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected as well.
Affected Products
- Khaled Mardam-Bey mIRC 6.34
References
- BugTraq: 31552
- CVE: CVE-2008-4449