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Fedora 34 FEDORA-2022-47da296f2b Critical: UnrealIRCd Crash Fix

# UnrealIRCd 5.2.4 This release fixes a crash bug that can be triggered by ordinary users. ## Fixes * Fix crash that can be triggered by regular users if you have any `deny dcc` blocks in the config or any spamfilters with the `d` (DCC) target. ## Also important * [UnrealIRCd 6]('s_new_in_UnrealIRCd_6) is the new. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2022-47da296f2b 2022-03-30 01:10:27.034364 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : unrealircd Product : Fedora 34 Version : 5.2.4 Release : 1.fc34 URL : https://www.unrealircd.org/ Summary : Open Source IRC server Description : UnrealIRCd is an Open Source IRC server based on the branch of IRCu called Dreamforge, formerly used by the DALnet IRC network. Since the beginning of development on UnrealIRCd in May of 1999, it has become a highly advanced IRCd with a strong focus on modularity, an advanced and highly configurable configuration file. Key features include SSL/TLS, cloaking, advanced anti-flood and anti-spam systems, swear filtering and module support. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: # UnrealIRCd 5.2.4 This release fixes a crash bug that can be triggered by ordinary users. ## Fixes * Fix crash that can be triggered by regular users if you have any `deny dcc` blocks in the config or any spamfilters with the `d` (DCC) target. ## Also important * [UnrealIRCd 6]('s_new_in_UnrealIRCd_6) is the new "stable" (available for Fedora 35 and later) * UnrealIRCd 5.2.x ("oldstable") receives upstream bug fixes only until July 1, 2022 (no more feature enhancements) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Mon Mar 21 2022 Robert Scheck 5.2.4-1 - Upgrade to 5.2.4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------References: [ 1 ] Bug #2048669 - unrealircd: Denial of service when a certain command is sent https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2048669 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2022-47da296f2b' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Do not reply to spam on the list, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure . UnrealIRCd 5.2.4 focuses on enhancing performance by applying essential patches that enhance server reliability and address issues leading to user-initiated failures.. UnrealIRCd Update,Fedora Security Advisory,IRC Server Bug Fixes. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Mar 29, 2022 •Critical Fedora