Talkative IRC v0.4.4.16 Response Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Description
Talkative IRC v0.4.4.16 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing specially crafted response strings sent to a connected client. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending an overly long message that overflows a fixed-length buffer, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the vulnerable process. This vulnerability is exploitable remotely and does not require authentication.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Gjoko Krstic "LiquidWorm" of Zero Science Lab
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/misc/talkative_response.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8227
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16459
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2009-4909.php
- https://web.archive.org/web/20090116203306/http://www.talkative-irc.com/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/talkative-irc-response-buffer-overflow
Affected Vendor
Talkative
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