XChat 2.8.7b --command code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in XChat 2.8.7b. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument --command causes code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-2841. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in XChat 2.8.7b (Chat Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument --command with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Argument injection vulnerability in XChat 2.8.7b and earlier on Windows, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --command parameter in an ircs:// URI.

The weakness was published 06/24/2008 by securfrog (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-2841 since 06/24/2008. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (43065), Exploit-DB (5795), SecurityFocus (BID 29696†) and Secunia (SA30695†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/13/2008 🔍
06/24/2008 +11 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2456 days 🔍
10/28/2024 +3514 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: securfrog
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-2841 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2841
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42895
X-Force: 43065 - XChat IRCS:// URI command execution
SecurityFocus: 29696 - XChat 'ircs://' URI Command Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 30695

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 10/28/2024 02:41
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (58), 09/26/2018 08:56 (2), 10/28/2024 02:41 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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