# CVE-2007-1503: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in comm.c in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string sp

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-03-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in comm.c in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers to the create_ctcp_message function using the message argument to the (1) me or (2) ctcp commands, and possibly related vectors involving the (3) whois, (4) mode, and (5) topic commands.

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## References

- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2447
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463092/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23011
- http://osvdb.org/35001

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