high7.6Public exploit code
CVE-2008-4748
Format string vulnerability in the URI handler in KVirc 3.4.0, when set as the default application for processing IRC URIs, allows remote attackers to cause a …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- KVIrc 3.4.0 - Virgo Remote Format String (PoC)2008-10-24 · dos · windows · Verified
Impact
Format string vulnerability in the URI handler in KVirc 3.4.0, when set as the default application for processing IRC URIs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the irc:// URI.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kvirc | Kvirc | Version 3.4.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32410
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4508
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31912
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2926
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46114
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6832
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32410
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4508
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31912
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2926
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46114
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6832