PT-2002-1602 · Melange · Melange Chat Server
Publicado
2002-06-11
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Atualizado
2008-09-05
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CVE-2002-0552
CVSS v2.0
7.5
Alta
| Vetor | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Melange Chat server version 2.02
Description
The issue is related to multiple buffer overflows that can be triggered by various means, including a long argument in the "/yell" command, long lines in the "/etc/melange.conf" configuration file, or long file names. This can cause a denial of service, resulting in a crash, and potentially allow the execution of arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For Melange Chat server version 2.02, consider disabling the "/yell" command and restricting access to the configuration file to prevent exploitation until a fix is available. Additionally, limiting file name lengths can help mitigate the risk. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
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Produtos afetados
Melange Chat Server