# CVE-2003-0864: Buffer overflow in m\_join in channel.c for IRCnet IRCD 2.10.x to 2.10.3p3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2003-10-15 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in m_join in channel.c for IRCnet IRCD 2.10.x to 2.10.3p3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8817
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000765
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106667431021928&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13408
- ftp://ftp.irc.org/irc/server/ChangeLog
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106606129601446&w=2
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23239

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