# CVE-2014-5508: Multiple integer overflows in the HelpServ module (mod-helpserv.c) in srvx 1.3.1 allow remote authenticated IRCops or HelpServ bot managers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-09-05 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple integer overflows in the HelpServ module (mod-helpserv.c) in srvx 1.3.1 allow remote authenticated IRCops or HelpServ bot managers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large value in the EmptyInterval parameter or certain other interval configurations.

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/28/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69454
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/30/1

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