CVE-2008-4748 json
Format string vulnerability in the URI handler in KVirc 3.4.0, when set as the default application for processing IRC URIs, allows remote a…
published 2008-10-27 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4728
- cvss
- 7.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.2%
- EPSS 8.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Format string vulnerability in the URI handler in KVirc 3.4.0, when set as the default application for processing IRC URIs, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the irc:// URI.
Patch / fix
- kvirc openSUSE Tumbleweed 5.0.0-4.3
opensuse advisories openSUSE-SU-2024:10906-1
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6832)
- Published
Exploit prediction
8.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6832 KVIrc 3.4.0 - Virgo Remote Format String (PoC) dos, 2008-10-24
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.6 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6832
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/32410
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31912
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46114
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4508
third-party-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2926
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4748
- NVD CVE-2008-4748
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