Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : BitchX (MDKSA-2000:017)

high Nessus Plugin ID 61815

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Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists in BitchX. Improper handling of incoming invitation messages can crash the client. Any user on IRC can send the client an invitation message that causes BitchX to segfault.

Solution

Update the affected BitchX package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 61815

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2000-017.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 9/6/2012

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1, p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:bitchx

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 7/7/2000

Reference Information

MDKSA: 2000:017

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