CVE-2009-20007
Talkative IRC v0.4.4.16 - Buffer Overflow
Title source: llmDescription
Talkative IRC v0.4.4.16 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing specially crafted response strings sent to a connected client. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending an overly long message that overflows a fixed-length buffer, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the vulnerable process. This vulnerability is exploitable remotely and does not require authentication.
Exploits (3)
metasploit
WORKING POC
NORMAL
by MC · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/misc/talkative_response.rb
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16459
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by LiquidWorm · perlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8227
References (6)
Scores
EPSS
0.5975
EPSS Percentile
98.2%
Classification
CWE
CWE-121
Status
draft
Timeline
Published
Sep 16, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026