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CVE-2007-3837: Heap-based buffer overflow in HydraIRC 0.3.151 allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (appl...

Heap-based buffer overflow in HydraIRC 0.3.151 allows remote IRC servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long CTCP request message containing '%' (percent) characters.

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HydraIRC 0.3.151 can be crashed by a remote IRC server sending an oversized CTCP request containing percent characters. The cited impact is denial of service, not confirmed code execution. Business urgency is mainly legacy software risk and operational disruption for anyone still using this old IRC client. Exposure appears limited to systems running HydraIRC 0.3.151 that connect to IRC servers, especially untrusted or externally operated servers. Modern environments are likely unaffected unless this legacy client remains installed for operational or personal use. Treat this as a targeted legacy cleanup item, not a broad emergency. Prioritize removal or replacement if HydraIRC is used in business workflows or on systems connected to untrusted IRC servers. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for HydraIRC, especially version 0.3.151.; Retire or replace HydraIRC if it remains in use.; Avoid connecting legacy IRC clients to untrusted servers..

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