Description
Buffer overflows in EPIC IRC Client (EPIC4) 1.0.1 allows remote malicious IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long replies that are not properly handled by the (1) userhost_cmd_returned function, or (2) Statusbar capability.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | epic4 | 1:1.1.11.20030409-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | epic4 | 1:1.1.11.20030409-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | epic4 | 1:1.1.11.20030409-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | epic | 3.004-17.1 | DSA-287 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-287 epic - buffer overflows Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-287 vendor-advisory
- 7091 vdb-entry
- 20030313 Buffer overflows in ircII-based clients mailing-list