CVE-2007-6122 json
The default_encrypt function in encrypt.c in IRC Services before 5.0.63, and 5.1.x before 5.1.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial…
published 2007-11-26 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-6091
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The default_encrypt function in encrypt.c in IRC Services before 5.0.63, and 5.1.x before 5.1.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long password. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26517
vdb-entry, patch
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lists.ircservices.za.net
/pipermail/ircservices/2007/005564.html
mailing-list, patch
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security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200712-12.xml
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/27761
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/28090
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/38591
vdb-entry
- ircservices.za.net /Changes.txt
- bugs.gentoo.org /show_bug.cgi?id=199897
-
lists.ircservices.za.net
/pipermail/ircservices/2007/005558.html
mailing-list
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/3959
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-6122
- NVD CVE-2007-6122
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