CVE-2004-0409 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Socks-5 proxy code of XChat versions 1.8.0 through 2.0.8, specifically when Socks5 traversal is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, and it has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xchat:xchat:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xchat:xchat:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xchat:xchat:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xchat:xchat:1.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xchat:xchat:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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