mIRC PRIVMSG Message Processing Buffer Overflow

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4449
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002950
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002950 - mIRC PRIVMSG Message Processing Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • mirc mirc 6.34