Description
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.
Exploits (2)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
by PizzaHatHacker · pythondosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39657
References (3)
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.1442
EPSS Percentile
94.5%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (1)
hexchat_project/hexchat
2.10.2
Published
Jan 18, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026