CVE-2012-1836 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in InspIRCd 2.0.5, specifically within the dns.cpp component. This vulnerability, rated with a CVSS score of 7.5, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted DNS query utilizing compression. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:inspircd:inspircd:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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