Description
ircu 2.10.12.05 and earlier does not properly synchronize a kick action in certain cross scenarios, which allows remote authenticated operators to prevent later kick or de-op actions from non-local ops.
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 | ircd-ircu | 2.10.12.10.dfsg1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | ircd-ircu | 2.10.12.10.dfsg1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | ircd-ircu | 2.10.12.10.dfsg1-1 | — |
References
- 3031 third-party-advisory
- 20070812 Multiple vulnerabilities in ircu mailing-list
- ircu-kick-security-bypass(35996) vdb-entry
- 46713 vdb-entry
- 25285 vdb-entry