CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2148

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in client.c in CGI:IRC (CGIIRC) before version 0.5.8 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via cookies or the query string.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to full system compromise, data leakage, or service disruption.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade CGI:IRC to version 0.5.8 or later, which includes fixes for these vulnerabilities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in client.c in CGI:IRC (CGIIRC) before 0.5.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) cookies or (2) the query string.

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