CVE-2012-6697: InspIRCd before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-6697?

inspircd: upgrade to newer than 2.0.6; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-6697 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6697 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-6697 affect?

CVE-2012-6697 affects inspircd, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). InspIRCd before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-6697?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2012-6697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting inspircd, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

InspIRCd before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2017-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · inspire ircd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-13 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inspire ircd inspircd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy inspircd || rpm -q inspircd || inspircd --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade inspircd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade inspircd

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2012-6697?

inspircd: upgrade to newer than 2.0.6; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6697 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6697 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-2012-6697 affect?

CVE-2012-6697 affects inspircd, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). InspIRCd before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).

How urgent is CVE-2012-6697?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

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