CVE-2005-4681

CVE-2005-4681 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in mIRC versions 5.91, 6.03, 6.12, and 6.16. This flaw allows a local user to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively long string within the DCC Get Folder Dialog. The vendor disputes this as a true vulnerability, classifying it as a local bug. The CVSS score of 4.6 indicates a low severity, with an attack vector requiring local access and low attack complexity. Successful exploitation could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. However, the vendor's stance suggests it primarily affects the application user and may not cross privilege boundaries unless in highly restricted environments. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are virtually nonexistent, aligning with the majority of older, less critical vulnerabilities.