Sebastian Kienzl muh 2.05d Nickname format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sebastian Kienzl muh 2.05d. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Nickname Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-0857. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sebastian Kienzl muh 2.05d and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Nickname Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The logging capability in muh 2.05d IRC server does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a malformed nickname.

The weakness was presented 11/14/2000 with Qualys (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0857. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5215) and SecurityFocus (BID 1665†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/09/2000 🔍
11/14/2000 +66 days 🔍
11/14/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/30/2014 +4976 days 🔍
05/27/2018 +1427 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Organization: Qualys
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15988
X-Force: 5215 - Muh IRC bouncer log denial of service
SecurityFocus: 1665 - muh IRC Log Format String Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2014 15:59
Updated: 05/27/2018 12:18
Changes: 06/30/2014 15:59 (48), 05/27/2018 12:18 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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