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ignitionServer umode Command Global Operator Privilege Escalation

medium Nessus Plugin ID 14388

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Synopsis

The remote instant messaging server is affected by a privilege escalation issue.

Description

The remote host is running a version of the IgnitionServer IRC service which might be vulnerable to a flaw that lets a remote attacker gain elevated privileges on the system. A local IRC operator can supply an unofficial command to the server to obtain elevated privileges and become a global IRC operator.

Solution

Upgrade to IgnitionServer 0.2.1-BRC1 or newer.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?7503de28

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 14388

File Name: ircd_ignition_ircop_vuln.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 8/27/2004

Updated: 7/12/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6

Temporal Score: 4.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/5/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-2553

BID: 9783