CVE-2007-3612

CVE-2007-3612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Visual Irc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Visual IRC (ViRC) 2.0 allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a JOIN command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3612?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Visual IRC (ViRC) 2.0 allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a JOIN command.
How severe is CVE-2007-3612?
CVE-2007-3612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3612 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3612?
CVE-2007-3612 affects Visual Irc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3612?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3612 published?
CVE-2007-3612 was published on 2007-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)