CVE-2007-3360: hook.c in BitchX 1.1-final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a client cert...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-3360 is a command execution flaw in BitchX 1.1-final, an IRC client. A malicious IRC server can send crafted data that corrupts hook handling and causes shell commands to run in the client user’s context. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy client is still installed or used. Exposure is most likely in legacy Unix/Linux environments where BitchX 1.1-final remains installed or packaged. Risk increases if users connect the client to untrusted or attacker-controlled IRC servers. Most modern enterprise environments are unlikely to have broad exposure, but old admin workstations or servers should be checked. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software risk rather than a broad internet emergency. If BitchX is absent, priority is low. If present and used with external IRC servers, prioritize removal or update because the impact is arbitrary command execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for BitchX, especially legacy Linux and Unix hosts.; Remove BitchX if it is not required for business operations.; If required, update using vendor or distribution security guidance..

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Jun 29, 2026, 05:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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