CVE-2011-5129

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in XChat 2.8.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long response string.

How to fix CVE-2011-5129

No fixed version has been published yet. Mitigate by removing the affected package or applying upstream guidance from the references below.

• Debian/xchat—no fix listed

Is CVE-2011-5129 being exploited?

Moderate — EPSS is 7.7%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0

References (5)

• EXPLOITpacketstormsecurity.org/files/107312/xchat-dos.txt
• EXPLOITwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18159
• EXPLOITwww.securityfocus.com/bid/50820
• WEBwww.osvdb.org/77629
• WEBwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027468