Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 16, 2023· Updated Nov 4, 2025
CVE-2023-50784
CVE-2023-50784
Description
A buffer overflow in websockets in UnrealIRCd 6.1.0 through 6.1.3 before 6.1.4 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the server by sending an oversized packet (if a websocket port is open). Remote code execution might be possible on some uncommon, older platforms.
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Affected products
2(expand)+ 1 more
- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: >=6.1.0, <=6.1.3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BV6TFYPQOKYRGPEAKOWSO6PSCBV6LUR3/mitrevendor-advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EZT7QU4FCQBHYOYVD7FW5QAWNAQCSGLA/mitrevendor-advisory
- forums.unrealircd.org/viewtopic.phpmitre
- www.unrealircd.org/index/newsmitre
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