Quassel 0.10.0 coreuserinputhandler.cpp doMode code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Quassel 0.10.0. Impacted is the function CoreUserInputHandler::doMode of the file core/coreuserinputhandler.cpp. Performing a manipulation with the input /op * results in denial of service. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-8547. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Quassel 0.10.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function CoreUserInputHandler::doMode of the file core/coreuserinputhandler.cpp. The manipulation with the input value /op * leads to a code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-17. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The CoreUserInputHandler::doMode function in core/coreuserinputhandler.cpp in Quassel 0.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via the "/op *" command in a query.

The weakness was released 01/08/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8547 since 12/12/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 87617 (openSUSE Security Update : quassel (openSUSE-2015-938)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124546 (Fedora Security Update for quassel (FEDORA-2016-3)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (87617) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-55600†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Nessus ID: 87617
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : quassel (openSUSE-2015-938)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for quassel FEDORA-2016-7
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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12/12/2015 🔍
12/22/2015 +10 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: b8edbda019eeb99da8663193e224efc9d1265dc7
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-8547 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8547
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-80151
Vulnerability Center: 55600 - Quassel 0.10.0 Remote DoS in the CoreUserInputHandler::doMode Function, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2016 20:16
Updated: 11/08/2024 13:03
Changes: 01/10/2016 20:16 (54), 06/20/2018 08:48 (22), 07/02/2022 17:28 (5), 07/02/2022 17:36 (2), 11/08/2024 13:03 (18)
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