# CVE-2005-4624: The m\_join function in channel.c for PTnet ircd 1.5 and 1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion that tri

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-01-06 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The m_join function in channel.c for PTnet ircd 1.5 and 1.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion that triggers a daemon restart) via a large number of requests to join a "charmed channel" such as PTnet, #PTnoticias and #*.log, which causes ircd to open the channel even though it does not have any valid users.

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/1476.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16089
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015425

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