Hybrid Network Ircd 5.03p7/6.0beta58 m_invite memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Hybrid Network Ircd 5.03p7/6.0beta58. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function m_invite. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0679. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Hybrid Network Ircd 5.03p7/6.0beta58. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function m_invite. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in hybrid-6 IRC server commonly used on EFnet allows remote attackers to execute commands via m_invite invite option.

The weakness was released 08/13/1999 by jduck as not defined changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at efnet.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0679. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19459) and SecurityFocus (BID 581†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Not Affected

  • Hybrid Network Ircd 5.0.3 p7

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: efnet.org
Researcher: jduck
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-1999-0679 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0679
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14776
SecurityFocus: 581 - Ircd hybrid-6 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 19:21
Updated: 12/07/2024 23:18
Changes: 06/21/2014 19:21 (56), 05/21/2018 10:09 (1), 12/07/2024 23:18 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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