High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 18, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-2233
CVE-2016-2233
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the inbound_cap_ls function in common/inbound.c in HexChat 2.10.2 allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of options in a CAP LS message.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:hexchat_project:hexchat:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:hexchat_project:hexchat:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <=2.10.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- packetstormsecurity.com/files/136563/Hexchat-IRC-Client-2.11.0-CAP-LS-Handling-Buffer-Overflow.htmlnvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39657/nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/95920nvd
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