CGIIRC 0.5.4/0.5.7 client.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CGIIRC 0.5.4/0.5.7. This affects an unknown function of the file client.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-2148. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CGIIRC 0.5.4/0.5.7. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file client.c. 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:

Multiple buffer overflows in client.c in CGI:IRC (CGIIRC) before 0.5.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) cookies or (2) the query string.

The bug was discovered 04/30/2006. The weakness was released 05/02/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-2148 since 05/02/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22594 (Debian DSA-1052-1 : cgiirc - buffer overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 0.5.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 6 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (26173), Tenable (22594), SecurityFocus (BID 17799†), OSVDB (25189†) and Secunia (SA19922†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22594
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1052-1 : cgiirc - buffer overflows
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OpenVAS ID: 56716
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1052-1 (cgiirc)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CGIIRC 0.5.8

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-2148 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2148
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30016
X-Force: 26173
SecurityFocus: 17799 - CGI:IRC Client.C Remote Buffer Overflow and Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 19922 - CGI:IRC client.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25189 - CGI-IRC - Client.C - Remote Buffer Overflow and Denial Of Service Issues
Vulnerability Center: 12105 - CGI:IRC Before 0.5.8 Multiple Buffer Overflows Allows Remote Code Execution, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-1607

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 06/21/2019 16:14
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (79), 06/21/2019 16:14 (4)
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