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Info |
Last Modified |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in mIRC. mIRC fails to limit paramters given to asctime(), resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the target machine to execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 6.03 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s):
Disable scripts or check input on functions that use the asctime() function.
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Products |
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mIRC
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6.01 |
6.00 |
6.02 |
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Credit |
- Phrizer -
- James Martin - me
 uuuppz.com -
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