Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2233
Stack-based buffer overflow in the inbound_cap_ls function in common/inbound.c in HexChat 2.10.2 allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of options in a CAP LS message.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-2233
- cpe:2.3:a:hexchat_project:hexchat:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2233
1.29%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 86 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2233
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2233
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2233
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39657/
Hexchat IRC Client 2.11.0 - CAP LS Handling Buffer OverflowExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95920
HexChat CVE-2016-2233 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136563/Hexchat-IRC-Client-2.11.0-CAP-LS-Handling-Buffer-Overflow.html
Hexchat IRC Client 2.11.0 CAP LS Handling Buffer Overflow ≈ Packet StormExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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