CVE-2016-2233 Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Current Description
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.
Source:
MITRE
View Analysis Description
Analysis Description
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.
Source:
MITRE
Impact
CVSS v3.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
7.5 HIGH
Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
(V3 legend)
Impact Score:
3.6
Exploitability Score:
3.9
Attack Vector (AV):
Network
Attack Complexity (AC):
Low
Privileges Required (PR):
None
User Interaction (UI):
None
Scope (S):
Unchanged
Confidentiality (C):
None
Integrity (I):
None
Availability (A):
High
CVSS v2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
5.0 MEDIUM
Vector:
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
(V2 legend)
Impact Subscore:
2.9
Exploitability Subscore:
10.0
Access Vector (AV):
Network
Access Complexity (AC):
Low
Authentication (AU):
None
Confidentiality (C):
None
Integrity (I):
None
Availability (A):
Partial
Additional Information:
Allows disruption of service
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Technical Details
Vulnerability Type
(View All)
- Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (CWE-119)
Change History
2 change records found
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
2/2/2017 9:59:00 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
|
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95920 [No Types Assigned] |
Initial Analysis -
1/20/2017 10:51:02 AM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CPE Configuration |
|
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:hexchat_project:hexchat:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| Added |
CVSS V2 |
|
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) |
| Added |
CVSS V3 |
|
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| Added |
CWE |
|
CWE-119 |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136563/Hexchat-IRC-Client-2.11.0-CAP-LS-Handling-Buffer-Overflow.html No Types Assigned |
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136563/Hexchat-IRC-Client-2.11.0-CAP-LS-Handling-Buffer-Overflow.html Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Exploit |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39657/ No Types Assigned |
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39657/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Exploit |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2016-2233
NVD Published Date:
01/18/2017
NVD Last Modified:
02/02/2017
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