CVE-2008-4449
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a...
CVE-2008-4449 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 9.3) in Mirc, published October 6, 2008. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 38.7%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 9.3 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 38.7%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known4 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | mIRC 6.34 - Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC) | 2008-10-02 |
| Metasploit | mIRC PRIVMSG Handling Stack Buffer Overflow | 2008-10-02 |
| Exploit-DB | mIRC 6.34 - Remote Buffer Overflow | 2008-10-04 |
| Exploit-DB | mIRC 6.34 - PRIVMSG Handling Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) | 2010-06-22 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
- Record
CVE-2008-4449- CVSS 2.0
- 9.3 High
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
- Record
CVE-2008-4449- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-4430No score
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
- Record
EUVD-2008-4430- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3xhg-6w83-qffmNo score
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a...
Stack-based buffer overflow in mIRC 6.34 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in a PRIVMSG message.
- Record
GHSA-3xhg-6w83-qffm- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45624
exploit-db.com/exploits/6654
secunia.com/advisories/32102
securityreason.com/securityalert/4352
vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2736
securityfocus.com/bid/31552
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4449
github.com/advisories/GHSA-3xhg-6w83-qffm