Vulnerability Description
mod/server.mod/servmsg.c in Eggheads Eggdrop and Windrop 1.6.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PRIVMSG that causes an empty string to trigger a negative string length copy. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-2807.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eggheads | Eggdrop | 1.6.0 |
| Eggheads | Eggdrop Irc Bot | <= 1.6.19 |
| Philip Moore | Windrop | <= 1.6.19 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-05/0129.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=528778
- http://cvs.eggheads.org/viewvc/viewvc.cgi/eggdrop1.6/doc/Changes1.6?revision=1.2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/54460
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35104Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35158
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35690
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1826
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:126
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503574
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34985
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1340PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50547
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8695
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01333.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1789?
CVE-2009-1789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). mod/server.mod/servmsg.c in Eggheads Eggdrop and Windrop 1.6.19 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PRIVMSG that causes an empty string to trigger a ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1789?
CVE-2009-1789 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1789?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eggheads Eggdrop, Eggheads Eggdrop Irc Bot, Philip Moore Windrop.