Vulnerability Description
The DCC ACCEPT command handler in irssi before 0.8.9+0.8.10rc5-0ubuntu4.1 in Ubuntu Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain crafted arguments in a DCC command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | 0.8.9 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19090PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16913
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25147
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/259-1/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19090PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16913
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25147
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/259-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0458?
CVE-2006-0458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The DCC ACCEPT command handler in irssi before 0.8.9+0.8.10rc5-0ubuntu4.1 in Ubuntu Linux, and possibly other distributions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) vi...
How severe is CVE-2006-0458?
CVE-2006-0458 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-2006-0458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi.