Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server name.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39656/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136564/Hexchat-IRC-Client-2.11.0-Directory-Traversal.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95881 |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2017-01-18 09:59
Updated : 2017-02-01 18:59
NVD link : CVE-2016-2087
Mitre link : CVE-2016-2087
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CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Products Affected
hexchat_project
- hexchat