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CVE-2005-0226: Format string vulnerability in the Log_Resolver function in log.c for ngIRCd 0.8.2 and earlier, when compil...

Format string vulnerability in the Log_Resolver function in log.c for ngIRCd 0.8.2 and earlier, when compiled with IDENT, logging to SYSLOG, and with DEBUG enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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This old ngIRCd issue could let a remote attacker run code, but only under a specific build and logging configuration. The public data names ngIRCd 0.8.2 and earlier with IDENT, SYSLOG logging, and DEBUG enabled. No provided source confirms active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running ngIRCd 0.8.2 or earlier with the specific IDENT, SYSLOG, and DEBUG configuration. Modern or unconfigured installations are not established as affected by the provided evidence. Treat as high priority only where legacy ngIRCd is present. The business urgency is lower for environments without ngIRCd or without the named configuration, but remote code execution impact justifies prompt inventory and remediation. Mitigation focus: Identify any ngIRCd instances and versions, especially 0.8.2 or earlier.; Check configuration for IDENT, SYSLOG logging, and DEBUG enabled together.; Upgrade or replace affected ngIRCd versions according to current vendor guidance..

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