CVE-1999-0672

Summary

CVE-1999-0672 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Fujitsu Chocoa IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client. The issue arises from the program's handling of IRC channel topics, which can lead to an overflow condition in the allocated buffer. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to take control of the affected system or execute malicious commands. Due to the potential severity of this issue, it is recommended that users update their Fujitsu Chocoa IRC client to a patched version as soon as possible.

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