Mirc.Privmsg.Stack.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in mIRC.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a long hostname in a "PRIVMSG" message. A remote attacker may exploit this to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

mIRC 6.34

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Do not connect to untrusted IRC servers.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)