CVE-2008-4449
CVE-2008-4449 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mirc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Mirc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-4449?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
- How severe is CVE-2008-4449?
- CVE-2008-4449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-4449 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-4449?
- CVE-2008-4449 affects Mirc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-4449?
- 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-2008-4449 published?
- CVE-2008-4449 was published on 2008-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32102
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4352
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31552
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2736
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45624
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6654
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6666
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mirc:mirc:6.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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