VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2005-0226
Format string vulnerability in the Log_Resolver function in log.c for ngIRCd 0.8.2 and earlier, when compiled with IDENT, logging to SYSLOG, and with DEBUG enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
HIGH 7.5EPSS 9.90%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (9.90%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Format string vulnerability in the Log_Resolver function in log.c for ngIRCd 0.8.2 and earlier, when compiled with IDENT, logging to SYSLOG, and with DEBUG enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 9.90% probability · 95th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- ngircd/ngircd
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110746413108183&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14114/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-11.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12434
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110746413108183&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14114/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.nosystem.com.ar/advisories/advisory-11.txtExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12434
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.