CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0226

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Format string vulnerability in the Log_Resolver function in log.c in ngIRCd 0.8.2 and earlier, when compiled with IDENT, logging to SYSLOG, and with DEBUG enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution on the ngIRCd server, which could lead to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade ngIRCd to a version later than 0.8.2 and disable DEBUG and IDENT options in the configuration if not required.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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