Vulnerability Description
irc_server.c in dircproxy 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via an ACTION command without a parameter, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference, as demonstrated using a blank /me message from irssi.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dircproxy | Dircproxy | <= 1.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dircproxy.securiweb.net/ticket/89
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=319301
- http://dircproxy.securiweb.net/ticket/89
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=319301
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5226?
CVE-2007-5226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). irc_server.c in dircproxy 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via an ACTION command without a parameter, which triggers a NULL pointer dereferen...
How severe is CVE-2007-5226?
CVE-2007-5226 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-2007-5226?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dircproxy Dircproxy.