Vulnerability Description
The parseIrcUrl function in src/kvirc/kernel/kvi_ircurl.cpp in KVIrc 3.2.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an (1) irc:// or (2) irc6:// URI.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kvirc | Irc Client | 3.2.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/37604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25740PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26813
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-56/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-02.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_15_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472441/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24652
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2334
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35087
- https://svn.kvirc.de/kvirc/changeset/630/#file3
- http://osvdb.org/37604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25740PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26813
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-56/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2951?
CVE-2007-2951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The parseIrcUrl function in src/kvirc/kernel/kvi_ircurl.cpp in KVIrc 3.2.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an (1) irc:// or (2) irc6:// ...
How severe is CVE-2007-2951?
CVE-2007-2951 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kvirc Irc Client.