mandiant/flare-fakenet-ng

IRCListener WHOIS command

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#35 opened on Aug 4, 2017

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Description

The IRCListener returns Unknown command when a client sends the WHOIS command. Client was irssi

Server output:

 08/04/17 01:45:34 PM [         IRCServer] Client issued an unknown command WHOIS asdf

Client output (irssi):

13:45 -!- Unknown command

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Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
None
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
The issue is assigned, indicating ongoing work. To contribute, check the current implementation of IRC commands in the repository, likely in a file handling IRC protocol. Look for existing command handlers (e.g., USER, NICK) and add a WHOIS handler that responds appropriately. Review comments on the issue for any additional context or progress.