Vulnerability Description
Non-registered IRC users using (1) ircd-hybrid 7.0.1 and earlier, (2) ircd-ratbox 1.5.1 and earlier, or (3) ircd-ratbox 2.0rc6 and earlier do not have a rate-limit imposed, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by repeatedly making requests, which are slowly dequeued.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ircd-Hybrid | Ircd-Hybrid | <= 7.0.1 |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | <= 1.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108766803817406&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10572PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16457
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108766803817406&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10572PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16457
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0605?
CVE-2004-0605 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Non-registered IRC users using (1) ircd-hybrid 7.0.1 and earlier, (2) ircd-ratbox 1.5.1 and earlier, or (3) ircd-ratbox 2.0rc6 and earlier do not have a rate-limit imposed, which could allow remote at...
How severe is CVE-2004-0605?
CVE-2004-0605 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0605?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ircd-Hybrid Ircd-Hybrid, Ircd-Ratbox Ircd-Ratbox.