Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in lib/silcclient/command.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.10, and SILC Client 1.1.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a channel name, related to (1) silc_client_command_topic, (2) silc_client_command_kick, (3) silc_client_command_leave, and (4) silc_client_command_users.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Silcnet | Silc Client | <= 1.1.8 |
| Silcnet | Silc Toolkit | <= 1.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36614Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.10
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.php
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:235
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/03/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36614Vendor Advisory
- http://silcnet.org/docs/changelog/SILC%20Toolkit%201.1.10
- http://silcnet.org/general/news/news_toolkit.php
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1879Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:234
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:235
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3163?
CVE-2009-3163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in lib/silcclient/command.c in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) Toolkit before 1.1.10, and SILC Client 1.1.8 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execu...
How severe is CVE-2009-3163?
CVE-2009-3163 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3163?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Silcnet Silc Client, Silcnet Silc Toolkit.