Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in BitchX IRC client 1.0-0c19 and earlier allow remote malicious IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long hostnames, nicknames, or channel names, which are not properly handled by the functions (1) send_ctcp, (2) cannot_join_channel, (3) cluster, (4) BX_compress_modes, (5) handle_oper_vision, and (6) ban_it.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Colten Edwards | Bitchx | <= 1.0.0c19 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000655
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104766521328322&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104852615211913&w=2
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/i/ircii-pana/ircii-pana_1.0-0c16-2.Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-306PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7096
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7097
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7099
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7100
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000655
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104766521328322&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104852615211913&w=2
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/i/ircii-pana/ircii-pana_1.0-0c16-2.Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-306PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7096
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0321?
CVE-2003-0321 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in BitchX IRC client 1.0-0c19 and earlier allow remote malicious IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long hostnames, nick...
How severe is CVE-2003-0321?
CVE-2003-0321 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0321?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Colten Edwards Bitchx.