Colten Edwards BitchX 1.0c17 DNS memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Colten Edwards BitchX 1.0c17. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component DNS Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0050. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Colten Edwards BitchX 1.0c17. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component DNS Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that resolves to a long DNS hostname or domain name.

The weakness was shared 02/16/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0050. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61865 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : BitchX (MDKSA-2000:079)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5701), Exploit-DB (20490), Tenable (61865), SecurityFocus (BID 2087†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38344†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 61865
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : BitchX (MDKSA-2000:079)
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12/06/2000 🔍
02/16/2001 +72 days 🔍
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07/03/2014 +511 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16459
X-Force: 5701
SecurityFocus: 2087
Vulnerability Center: 38344 - BitchX IRC Client Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution \\ DoS, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 12:36
Updated: 01/19/2025 12:46
Changes: 07/03/2014 12:36 (61), 04/24/2017 13:34 (1), 06/25/2021 12:58 (2), 01/19/2025 12:46 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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