UnrealIRCd 4
UnrealIRCd 4
The UnrealIRCd 4 reached end of service life on Dec 31, 2020 — UnrealIRCd no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your UnrealIRCd 4 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- unrealircd
- release
- 4
- product Label
- UnrealIRCd
- release Label
- 4
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 4.2.4.1
- release Date
- 2015-12-24
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/unrealircd
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Dec 31, 2020
- Last OEM Support
- May 20, 2019
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for UnrealIRCd 4 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for UnrealIRCd 4?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for UnrealIRCd 4 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
UnrealIRCd 4 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UnrealIRCd 4 still supported?
UnrealIRCd ended support for the UnrealIRCd 4 on Dec 31, 2020 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the UnrealIRCd 4 end of service life (EOSL) date?
UnrealIRCd lists the end of service life for the UnrealIRCd 4 as Dec 31, 2020.
Can I keep using the UnrealIRCd 4 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means UnrealIRCd stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the UnrealIRCd 4 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.
Known Vulnerabilities Affecting UnrealIRCd 4
2 published CVEs affect the UnrealIRCd 4, including 1 rated critical or high severity. UnrealIRCd no longer ships security patches for this release — our engineers provide mitigation guidance, workarounds and hardening support.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Published | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2016-7144 | HIGH | 8.1 | Jan 18, 2017 | The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in UnrealIRCd before 3.2.10.7 and 4.x before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter. |
| CVE-2017-13649 | MEDIUM | 5.5 | Aug 23, 2017 | UnrealIRCd 4.0.13 and earlier creates a PID file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for PID file modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname`" command. NOTE: the vendor indicates that there is no common or recommended scenario in which a root script would execute this kill command. |