CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0274

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In versions 1.6.10 to 1.6.15 of the Eggheads Eggdrop IRC bot, the Share.mod component may mistakenly assign STAT_OFFERED status to a bot that is not a sharebot. This allows remote attackers to use this status to promote a bot to a sharebot and conduct unauthorized activities.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized actions by remote attackers, potentially leading to loss of control over the bot and possible damage to the infrastructure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Eggdrop bot to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor bot activity for unauthorized changes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Share.mod in Eggheads Eggdrop IRC bot 1.6.10 through 1.6.15 can mistakenly assign STAT_OFFERED status to a bot that is not a sharebot, which allows remote attackers to use STAT_OFFERED to promote a bot to a sharebot and conduct unauthorized activities.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS