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CVE-2007-3360

9.3 · HIGH

hook.c in BitchX 1.1-final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a client certain data containing NICK and EXEC strings, which exceeds the bounds of a hash table, and i…

Published Jun 22, 2007bitchxEPSS 7.46%

Overview

CVE-2007-3360 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bitchx bitchx. It was published on June 22, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

hook.c in BitchX 1.1-final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a client certain data containing NICK and EXEC strings, which exceeds the bounds of a hash table, and injects an EXEC hook function that receives and executes shell commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bitchx. Update bitchx 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/37479Refsecunia.com/advisories/25759Refsecunia.com/advisories/34870Refslackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware-security.285737Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24579Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34969Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4087Refosvdb.org/37479Refsecunia.com/advisories/25759Refsecunia.com/advisories/34870

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3360?

CVE-2007-3360 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bitchx bitchx. It was published on June 22, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-3360?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2007-3360?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bitchx. Update bitchx 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-2007-3360?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-3360 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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