Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the font command of mIRC, probably 6.16, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string. NOTE: the original researcher claims that issue has been disputed by the vendor, and that the vendor stated "as far as I can tell, this is neither an exploit nor a vulnerability. The above report describes a local bug in mIRC." It could be that this is only exploitable by the user of the application, and thus would not cross privilege boundaries unless under an otherwise restrictive environment such as a kiosk
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Khaled Mardam-Bey | Mirc | 6.16 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/383
- http://trout.snt.utwente.nl/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=bugreports&Numbe
- http://www.osvdb.org/22942
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5IP080AHPQ.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423192/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423758/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/383
- http://trout.snt.utwente.nl/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=bugreports&Numbe
- http://www.osvdb.org/22942
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5IP080AHPQ.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423192/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423758/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0489?
CVE-2006-0489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the font command of mIRC, probably 6.16, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string. NOTE: the original researcher claims that issue has been disputed by the ven...
How severe is CVE-2006-0489?
CVE-2006-0489 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0489?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Khaled Mardam-Bey Mirc.