CVE-2007-3360

CVE-2007-3360 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bitchx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

hook.c in BitchX 1.1-final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a client certain data containing NICK and EXEC strings, which exceeds the bounds of a hash table, and injects an EXEC hook function that receives and executes shell commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3360?
hook.c in BitchX 1.1-final allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary commands by sending a client certain data containing NICK and EXEC strings, which exceeds the bounds of a hash table, and injects an EXEC hook function that receives and executes shell commands.
How severe is CVE-2007-3360?
CVE-2007-3360 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3360 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3360?
CVE-2007-3360 affects Bitchx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3360?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3360 published?
CVE-2007-3360 was published on 2007-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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