CVE-2008-7070: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-7070: Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in KVIrc 3.4.2 Shiny allows remote attackers to execute...

Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in KVIrc 3.4.2 Shiny allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a " (quote) followed by command line switches in a (1) irc:///, (2) irc6:///, (3) ircs:///, or (4) and ircs6:/// URI. NOTE: this might be due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-2951.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-7070 concerns KVIrc 3.4.2 Shiny handling specially formed IRC links. If a user opens a malicious irc-style link, the handler may treat part of the link as command-line switches, allowing command execution on that user’s system. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints with KVIrc 3.4.2 Shiny installed and registered to handle IRC URI schemes. Risk depends on user interaction with crafted links from email, web pages, chat, or other applications. Treat as a targeted endpoint risk, not a broad server emergency. Prioritize environments where legacy IRC clients remain installed or users browse untrusted links. Removal or handler lockdown is appropriate until fixed-version guidance is confirmed. Mitigation focus: Check KVIrc or distributor guidance for fixed or unaffected versions.; Remove KVIrc 3.4.2 Shiny where it is not business-required.; Disable unneeded IRC URI protocol associations on managed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 25, 2009, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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7181CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
kvirc-multiple-uri-command-execution(46779)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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