CVE-2007-1502: Multiple buffer overflows in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) lon

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1502 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting rhapsody irc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long command, (2) long server argument to the (a) connect or (b) server commands, (3) long nick argument to the (c) nick command, or a long (4) nick or (5) message argument to the (d) ctcp, (e) chat, (f) notice, (g) message (msg), or (h) query commands.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rhapsody irc

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-19 22:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rhapsody irc rhapsody irc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.28b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.28b

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rhapsody-irc || rpm -q rhapsody-irc || rhapsody-irc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.28b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rhapsody-irc sudo apt install rhapsody-irc=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.28b> sudo apt-mark hold rhapsody-irc

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list rhapsody-irc sudo dnf downgrade rhapsody-irc-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.28b> sudo dnf versionlock add rhapsody-irc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1502?

rhapsody irc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1502 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1502 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-1502 affect?

CVE-2007-1502 affects rhapsody irc. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple buffer overflows in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) long command, (2) long server argument to the (a) connect or (b) server commands, (3) long nick argument to the (c) nick command, or

How urgent is CVE-2007-1502?

Priority 46/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1503 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple format string vulnerabilities in comm.c in Rhapsody IRC 0.28b allow remote attackers to execute arbit

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