CVE-1999-0679 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the hybrid-6 IRC server, specifically affecting hybrid_network hybrid_ircd versions. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting the m_invite invite option. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, a public exploit (EDB-19459) exists, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this decades-old vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 6.0beta58CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hybrid_network:hybrid_ircd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.03p7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hybrid_network:hybrid_ircd:5.03p7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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