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Vulnerability Assessment Details

IRCd OperServ Raw Join DoS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
checks the version of the remote ircd

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of ircd which may crash
when it receives certain raw messages.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to disable this service remotely.

Solution : Upgrade to UnrealIRCD 3.2 beta17 or 3.1.6
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 8131

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