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CVE-2001-0050

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that...

Published: May 7, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 4, 2000

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

14.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that resolves to a long DNS hostname or domain name.

Sources

BitchX IRC Client 1.0 c17 - DNS Buffer OverflowExploit
nimrood · unix · Dec 4, 2000

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