Vulnerability Description
The (1) Conn_StartLogin and (2) cb_Read_Resolver_Result functions in conn.c in ngIRCd 18 through 20.2, when the configuration option NoticeAuth is enabled, does not properly handle the return code for the Handle_Write function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and server crash) via unspecified vectors, related to a "notice auth" message not being sent to a new client.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Barton | Ngircd | 18.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://arthur.barton.de/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=ngircd.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=309122017
- http://arthur.barton.de/pipermail/ngircd-ml/2013-August/000645.html
- http://freecode.com/projects/ngircd/releases/357245Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115047.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115077.
- http://osvdb.org/96590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54567Vendor Advisory
- http://arthur.barton.de/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=ngircd.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=309122017
- http://arthur.barton.de/pipermail/ngircd-ml/2013-August/000645.html
- http://freecode.com/projects/ngircd/releases/357245Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115047.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-September/115077.
- http://osvdb.org/96590
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54567Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5580?
CVE-2013-5580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The (1) Conn_StartLogin and (2) cb_Read_Resolver_Result functions in conn.c in ngIRCd 18 through 20.2, when the configuration option NoticeAuth is enabled, does not properly handle the return code for...
How severe is CVE-2013-5580?
CVE-2013-5580 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-2013-5580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Barton Ngircd.