Description
Buffer overflow in Dalnet IRC server 4.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via the SUMMON command.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- DALnet Bahamut IRCd 4.6.5 - 'SUMMON' Remote Buffer Overflow EDB-20043 · remote · Jun 29, 2000 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- 1404 vdb-entry
- 20000628 dalnet 4.6.5 remote vulnerability mailing-list