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CVE-2007-6122

5.0 · MEDIUM

The default_encrypt function in encrypt.c in IRC Services before 5.0.63, and 5.1.x before 5.1.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long password.

Published Nov 26, 2007irc_servicesCWE-20EPSS 2.08%

Overview

CVE-2007-6122 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting irc_services irc_services. It was published on November 26, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default_encrypt function in encrypt.c in IRC Services before 5.0.63, and 5.1.x before 5.1.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long password. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
irc_servicesirc_services0Affected

References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199897Reflists.ircservices.za.net/pipermail/ircservices/2007/005558.htmlReflists.ircservices.za.net/pipermail/ircservices/2007/005564.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/27761Refsecunia.com/advisories/28090Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-12.xmlRefwww.ircservices.za.net/Changes.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/26517Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3959Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38591

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6122?

CVE-2007-6122 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting irc_services irc_services. It was published on November 26, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-6122?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2007-6122?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from irc_services. Update irc_services 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-2007-6122?

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