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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gain root remotely >> Multiple IRC daemons format string attack Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Multiple IRC daemons format string attack |
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checks the version of the remote ircd Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is running a version of ircd which may be vulnerable to a format string attack. A possible hacker may use this flaw to execute arbitrary code on this host, or simply to disable this service remotely. Solution : Upgrade to one of the following IRC daemon : andromede.net AndromedeIRCd 1.2.4 DALnet Bahamut IRCd 1.4.36 digatech digatech IRCd 1.2.2 methane methane IRCd 0.1.2 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 8038 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Tenable Network Security |
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