ngIRCd < 0.8.3 Log_Resolver() Format String

high Nessus Plugin ID 16310

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Synopsis

The remote chat server is affected by a format string vulnerability.

Description

According to its banner, the version of the ngIRCd chat service running on the remote host contains a format string vulnerability. If it was compiled with IDENT, DEBUG is enabled, and it's logging to SYSLOG, a remote attacker can leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code on the remote host subject to the privileges under which the service operates, which is 'root' by default.

Solution

Upgrade to ngIRCd 0.8.3 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16310

File Name: ngircd_fmt_string.nasl

Version: 1.12

Type: remote

Family: Gain a shell remotely

Published: 2/3/2005

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.6

Temporal Score: 6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/2/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-0226

BID: 12434

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