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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 >> ngIRCd Format String Vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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ngIRCd Format String Vulnerability |
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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 the ngIRCd service which is be vulnerable to a format string vulnerability which may permit a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. A possible hacker may execute code on the remote host by using a malicious user information. Solution : Upgrade to ngIRCd 0.8.3 (when available) Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 12434 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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