CVE-2016-2087
published 2017-01-18CVE-2016-2087: Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server…
PriorityP359high7.4CVSS 3.0
AVNACHPRNUINSUCHIHAN
EXPLOIT
EPSS
9.45%
94.8th percentile
Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server name.
Affected
5 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | hexchat | < hexchat 2.12.4-4 (bookworm) | hexchat 2.12.4-4 (bookworm) |
| hexchat_project | hexchat | — | — |
| hexchat_project | hexchat | >= 0 < 2.12.4-4 | 2.12.4-4 |
| hexchat_project | hexchat | >= 0 < 2.12.4-4 | 2.12.4-4 |
| hexchat_project | hexchat | >= 0 < 2.12.4-4 | 2.12.4-4 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.07.4HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
nvdv2.06.8MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
osv7.4HIGH
vendor_debian7.4HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-r36g-f4rx-gr5p: Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-17
CVE-2016-2087 [HIGH] CWE-22 GHSA-r36g-f4rx-gr5p: Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2
Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server name.
OSV
CVE-2016-2087: Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2
osv·2017-01-18·CVSS 7.4
CVE-2016-2087 [HIGH] CVE-2016-2087: Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2
Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server name.
Debian
CVE-2016-2087: hexchat - Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote ...
vendor_debian·2016·CVSS 7.4
CVE-2016-2087 [HIGH] CVE-2016-2087: hexchat - Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote ...
Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server name.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 2.12.4-4)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 2.12.4-4)
sid: resolved (fixed in 2.12.4-4)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 2.12.4-4)
No detection rules found.
Bugzilla
CVE-2016-2087 CVE-2016-2233 hexchat: Multiple vulnerabilities
bugzilla·2017-01-19·CVSS 7.4
CVE-2016-2087 [HIGH] CVE-2016-2087 CVE-2016-2233 hexchat: Multiple vulnerabilities
CVE-2016-2087 CVE-2016-2233 hexchat: Multiple vulnerabilities
Two vulnerabilities were found in hexchat 2.11.0 and before.
CVE-2016-2087:
Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server name.
CVE-2016-2233:
Stack-based buffer overflow in the inbound_cap_ls function in common/inbound.c in HexChat 2.10.2 allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of options in a CAP LS message.
References:
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39657/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39656/
Discussion:
Created hexchat tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: epel-6 [bug 1414690]
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For the record:
CVE-2016-2087 is fixed since 2.12.2
https://github.c
Bugzilla
CVE-2016-2087 CVE-2016-2233 hexchat: Multiple vulnerabilities [epel-6]
bugzilla·2017-01-19·CVSS 7.4
CVE-2016-2087 [HIGH] CVE-2016-2087 CVE-2016-2233 hexchat: Multiple vulnerabilities [epel-6]
CVE-2016-2087 CVE-2016-2233 hexchat: Multiple vulnerabilities [epel-6]
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Discus
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136564/Hexchat-IRC-Client-2.11.0-Directory-Traversal.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95881https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39656/http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136564/Hexchat-IRC-Client-2.11.0-Directory-Traversal.htmlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95881https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39656/
2017-01-18
Published