CVE-2011-5129

xchat: Heap-based buffer overflow (crash, ACE) via long response string

Published Aug 30, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 7.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in XChat 2.8.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long response string.

Remediation

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History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:23 AM
Reserved
Aug 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 30, 2012, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:36 PM
Severity
Public date
Aug 31, 2012, 12:00 AM