CVE-2007-2786

Name: CVE-2007-2786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-05-21T23:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-2786 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ratbox IRC Daemon (aka ircd-ratbox) 2.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by making many requests from a single client.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ratbox IRC Daemon (aka ircd-ratbox) 2.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by making many requests from a single client.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ircd-Ratbox	Ircd-Ratbox	<= 2.2.5

References

http://lists.ratbox.org/pipermail/ircd-ratbox/2007-May/000759.htmlPatch
http://osvdb.org/36238
http://secunia.com/advisories/25332Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2007.017.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24044Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1890
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34368
http://lists.ratbox.org/pipermail/ircd-ratbox/2007-May/000759.htmlPatch
http://osvdb.org/36238
http://secunia.com/advisories/25332Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2007.017.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24044Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1890
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34368

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2786?

Ratbox IRC Daemon (aka ircd-ratbox) 2.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by making many requests from a single client.

How severe is CVE-2007-2786?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2786 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2786?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST