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CVE-2005-1640

7.5 · HIGH

mod_channel.bas in The Ignition Project ignitionServer 0.3.0 to 0.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly verify whether a host has the owner privileges required to delete IRC channel…

Published May 17, 2005the_ignition_projectEPSS 2.48%

Overview

CVE-2005-1640 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting the_ignition_project ignitionserver. It was published on May 17, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

mod_channel.bas in The Ignition Project ignitionServer 0.3.0 to 0.3.6, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly verify whether a host has the owner privileges required to delete IRC channel access entries, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from the_ignition_project. Update ignitionserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/15388Refwww.ignition-project.com/security/20050414-hosts-delete-owner-access-entriesRefsecunia.com/advisories/15388Refwww.ignition-project.com/security/20050414-hosts-delete-owner-access-entries

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1640?

CVE-2005-1640 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting the_ignition_project ignitionserver. It was published on May 17, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-1640?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1640?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from the_ignition_project. Update ignitionserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1640?

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