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CVE-2007-1503

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in comm.c in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers to the create_ctcp_message function using the me…

Published Mar 19, 2007rhapsody_ircEPSS 3.43%

Overview

CVE-2007-1503 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rhapsody_irc rhapsody_irc. It was published on March 19, 2007 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

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in comm.c in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers to the create_ctcp_message function using the message argument to the (1) me or (2) ctcp commands, and possibly related vectors involving the (3) whois, (4) mode, and (5) topic commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rhapsody_irc. Update rhapsody_irc 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

Refosvdb.org/35001Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2447Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463092/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23011Refosvdb.org/35001Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2447Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463092/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23011

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1503?

CVE-2007-1503 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rhapsody_irc rhapsody_irc. It was published on March 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1503?

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-2007-1503?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rhapsody_irc. Update rhapsody_irc 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-2007-1503?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1503 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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