Vulnerabilities > CVE-2007-4584 - Buffer Errors vulnerability in Bitchx 1.1Final

047910
CVSS 10.0 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
low complexity
bitchx
CWE-119
critical
nessus
exploit available

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in BitchX 1.1 Final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a MODE command, related to the p_mode variable.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Bitchx
1

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
    This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the attacker finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
  • Overflow Buffers
    Buffer Overflow attacks target improper or missing bounds checking on buffer operations, typically triggered by input injected by an attacker. As a consequence, an attacker is able to write past the boundaries of allocated buffer regions in memory, causing a program crash or potentially redirection of execution as per the attackers' choice.
  • Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
    This type of attack exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in targeted client software through injection of malicious content from a custom-built hostile service.
  • Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
    In this attack, the idea is to cause an active filter to fail by causing an oversized transaction. An attacker may try to feed overly long input strings to the program in an attempt to overwhelm the filter (by causing a buffer overflow) and hoping that the filter does not fail securely (i.e. the user input is let into the system unfiltered).
  • MIME Conversion
    An attacker exploits a weakness in the MIME conversion routine to cause a buffer overflow and gain control over the mail server machine. The MIME system is designed to allow various different information formats to be interpreted and sent via e-mail. Attack points exist when data are converted to MIME compatible format and back.

Exploit-Db

descriptionBitchX 1.1 Final MODE Remote Heap Overflow Exploit (0-day). CVE-2007-4584. Remote exploit for linux platform
fileexploits/linux/remote/4321.rb
idEDB-ID:4321
last seen2016-01-31
modified2007-08-27
platformlinux
port
published2007-08-27
reporterbannedit
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/4321/
titleBitchX 1.1 Final - MODE Remote Heap Overflow Exploit 0day
typeremote

Nessus

  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_0A799A8EC9D411E2A42414DAE938EC40.NASL
    descriptionbannedit reports : Stack-based buffer overflow in BitchX 1.1 Final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a MODE command, related to the p_mode variable. Nico Golde reports : There is a security issue in ircii-pana in bitchx
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id66734
    published2013-06-02
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2013-2018 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/66734
    titleFreeBSD : irc/bitchx -- multiple vulnerabilities (0a799a8e-c9d4-11e2-a424-14dae938ec40)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
    # extracted from the FreeBSD VuXML database :
    #
    # Copyright 2003-2018 Jacques Vidrine and contributors
    #
    # Redistribution and use in source (VuXML) and 'compiled' forms (SGML,
    # HTML, PDF, PostScript, RTF and so forth) with or without modification,
    # are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
    # 1. Redistributions of source code (VuXML) must retain the above
    #    copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
    #    disclaimer as the first lines of this file unmodified.
    # 2. Redistributions in compiled form (transformed to other DTDs,
    #    published online in any format, converted to PDF, PostScript,
    #    RTF and other formats) must reproduce the above copyright
    #    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer
    #    in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
    #    distribution.
    # 
    # THIS DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
    # AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
    # THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
    # PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS
    # BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,
    # OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
    # OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
    # BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
    # WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
    # OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION,
    # EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(66734);
      script_version("1.6");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/10 11:49:43");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2007-4584", "CVE-2007-5839", "CVE-2007-5922");
    
      script_name(english:"FreeBSD : irc/bitchx -- multiple vulnerabilities (0a799a8e-c9d4-11e2-a424-14dae938ec40)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package in pkg_info output");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:"The remote FreeBSD host is missing a security-related update."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "bannedit reports :
    
    Stack-based buffer overflow in BitchX 1.1 Final allows remote IRC
    servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a MODE command,
    related to the p_mode variable.
    
    Nico Golde reports :
    
    There is a security issue in ircii-pana in bitchx' hostname command.
    The e_hostname function (commands.c) uses tmpnam to create a temporary
    file which is known to be insecure.
    
    Chris reports :
    
    Chris has reported a vulnerability in the Cypress script for BitchX,
    which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose potentially
    sensitive information or to compromise a vulnerable system.
    
    The vulnerability is caused due to malicious code being present in the
    modules/mdop.m file. This can be exploited to disclose the content of
    various system files or to execute arbitrary shell commands.
    
    Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code, but
    requires the control of the 'lsyn.webhop.net' domain."
      );
      # https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/0a799a8e-c9d4-11e2-a424-14dae938ec40.html
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?fbd980a6"
      );
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Update the affected package.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_cwe_id(59, 119, 200);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:BitchX");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:freebsd:freebsd");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/08/28");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2013/05/31");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2013/06/02");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2013-2018 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
      script_family(english:"FreeBSD Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/FreeBSD/release", "Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("freebsd_package.inc");
    
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "FreeBSD");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"BitchX<1.2.*,1")) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:pkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");
    
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-200807-12.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200807-12 (BitchX: Multiple vulnerabilities) bannedit reported a boundary error when handling overly long IRC MODE messages (CVE-2007-4584). Nico Golde reported an insecure creation of a temporary file within the e_hostname() function (CVE-2007-5839). Impact : A remote attacker could entice a user to connect to a malicious IRC server, resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. A local attacker could perform symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary files on the local machine. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id33558
    published2008-07-23
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/33558
    titleGLSA-200807-12 : BitchX: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
    # extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200807-12.
    #
    # The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
    # and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
    # license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(33558);
      script_version("1.15");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/02 13:32:45");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2007-4584", "CVE-2007-5839");
      script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"200807-12");
    
      script_name(english:"GLSA-200807-12 : BitchX: Multiple vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:
    "The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
    patches."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200807-12
    (BitchX: Multiple vulnerabilities)
    
        bannedit reported a boundary error when handling overly long IRC MODE
        messages (CVE-2007-4584). Nico Golde reported an insecure creation of a
        temporary file within the e_hostname() function (CVE-2007-5839).
      
    Impact :
    
        A remote attacker could entice a user to connect to a malicious IRC
        server, resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code with the
        privileges of the user running the application. A local attacker could
        perform symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary files on the local
        machine.
      
    Workaround :
    
        There is no known workaround at this time."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200807-12"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:
    "Since BitchX is no longer maintained, we recommend that users unmerge
        the vulnerable package and switch to another IRC client:
        # emerge --unmerge 'net-irc/bitchx'"
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_cwe_id(59, 119);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:bitchx");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2008/07/21");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2008/07/23");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/08/27");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("qpkg.inc");
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (qpkg_check(package:"net-irc/bitchx", unaffected:make_list(), vulnerable:make_list("le 1.1-r4"))) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else
    {
      tested = qpkg_tests_get();
      if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
      else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "BitchX");
    }
    

Statements

contributorMark J Cox
lastmodified2007-09-24
organizationRed Hat
statementNot vulnerable. This issue did not affect the version of IrcII as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1. IrcII was not shipped in Enterprise Linux 3, 4, or 5.