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CVE-2009-20007 is a stack-based buffer overflow in Talkative IRC v0.4.4.16. The flaw is triggered when the client processes specially crafted response strings sent to a connected client. An attacker can send an overly long message that exceeds the bounds of a fixed-length stack buffer, causing memory corruption in the vulnerable process. Because the vulnerable condition occurs during handling of network-supplied response data, the issue is remotely exploitable and may allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the Talkative IRC client process.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in Talkative IRC v0.4.4.16 (CVE-2009-20007). The exploit works by acting as a malicious IRC server (default port 6667) and sending a specially crafted response to a connecting client. When a vulnerable client connects, the module sends a buffer overflow payload that can execute arbitrary code on the client system. The exploit is operational and leverages Metasploit's payload system, allowing for customizable payloads. The code is written in Ruby and follows the standard Metasploit module structure, including options for the listening port and payload configuration. No hardcoded IP addresses or domain names are present, but the default endpoint is TCP port 6667, typical for IRC servers. The exploit is not a detection script or a fake; it is a functional exploit module for Metasploit.
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