CVE-2015-8702: The DNS::GetResult function in dns.cpp in InspIRCd before 2.0.19 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denia...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-8702 is an availability issue in InspIRCd before 2.0.19. A malicious or misbehaving DNS server could return an invalid PTR hostname and cause a denial of service condition described as a netsplit. The business concern is disruption to IRC service continuity, not data theft or code execution based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely where organizations still run InspIRCd versions before 2.0.19 or unverified distro builds without the backported fix. Risk depends on whether the server processes PTR results from DNS infrastructure that can return hostile or malformed hostnames. Handle as a service reliability risk for any remaining legacy InspIRCd deployment. It does not appear critical from the supplied evidence, but internet-facing IRC infrastructure should be updated promptly because the failure mode can disrupt users and connected networks. Mitigation focus: Upgrade InspIRCd to 2.0.19 or a vendor package containing the fix.; Apply relevant Gentoo or Debian security updates if using those distributions.; Check current InspIRCd vendor guidance for supported fixed versions..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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