The e_hostname function in commands.c in BitchX 1.1a allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files when using the (1) HOSTNAME or (2) IRCHOST command.
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade BitchX | Dec 10, 2025 | May 31, 2013 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-irc/bitchx. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 6, 2007 |
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