CVE-2007-1503

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in comm.c in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers to the create_ctcp_message function using the message argument to the (1) me or (2) ctcp commands, and possibly related vectors involving the (3) whois, (4) mode, and (5) topic commands.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.40% Top 15%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2447	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463092/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23011	vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/35001	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1503?: CVE-2007-1503 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-1503?: To fix CVE-2007-1503, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-1503 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-1503 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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