EIP-2026-119224

PRE-CVE

Trillian 0.x IRC Module - Remote Buffer Overflow

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-119224. PoCs published by John C. Hennessy.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Trillian's IRC module by sending a maliciously crafted IRC server response containing shellcode. The exploit targets Trillian 0.73 and likely earlier versions, leveraging a 174-byte NOP sled followed by shellcode to execute 'notepad.exe' as a proof of concept.

Description

Trillian 0.x IRC Module - Remote Buffer Overflow

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by John C. Hennessy · perlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21675

This Perl script exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in Trillian's IRC module by sending a maliciously crafted IRC server response containing shellcode. The exploit targets Trillian 0.73 and likely earlier versions, leveraging a 174-byte NOP sled followed by shellcode to execute 'notepad.exe' as a proof of concept.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Trillian 0.73 (IRC module)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Attacker-controlled IRC server · Victim connection to malicious server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026