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CVE-2007-4407

6.4 · MEDIUM

ircu 2.10.12.03 and 2.10.12.04 does not associate a timestamp with ops privilege on an unused channel (zannel), which allows remote attackers to (1) set or remove certain channel modes via a "netri…

Published Aug 18, 2007universal_ircdEPSS 1.48%

Overview

CVE-2007-4407 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting universal_ircd ircu. It was published on August 18, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ircu 2.10.12.03 and 2.10.12.04 does not associate a timestamp with ops privilege on an unused channel (zannel), which allows remote attackers to (1) set or remove certain channel modes via a "netriding" attack or (2) take over a channel by joining an unlinked server with the A/Upass and then setting a new Apass.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from universal_ircd. Update ircu 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/46716Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3031Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476285/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25285Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35989Refosvdb.org/46716Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3031Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476285/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25285Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35989

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4407?

CVE-2007-4407 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting universal_ircd ircu. It was published on August 18, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4407?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4407?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from universal_ircd. Update ircu 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-2007-4407?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4407 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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