CVE-2007-3246

Description

The do_set_password function in modules/chanserv/set.c in IRC Services before 5.0.60 preserves channel founder privileges across a channel password change (ChanServ SET PASSWORD), which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the new password through automated e-mail, or perform privileged actions without knowing the new password.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.43%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.ircservices.za.net/pipermail/ircservices/2007/005229.html	mailing list
http://lists.ircservices.za.net/pipermail/ircservices/2007/005228.html	mailing list patch
http://www.ircservices.za.net/Changes.txt
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34945	vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/41691	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3246?: CVE-2007-3246 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-3246?: To fix CVE-2007-3246, 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-2007-3246 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-3246 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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