Vulnerability Description
IRC client irssi in irssi-text before 0.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IRC channel that has a long topic followed by a certain string, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | Irssi | 0.8.4 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SN-02%3A05.asc
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-157PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5055ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9395
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SN-02%3A05.asc
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-157PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5055ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9395
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0983?
CVE-2002-0983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). IRC client irssi in irssi-text before 0.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IRC channel that has a long topic followed by a certain string, possibly triggering a bu...
How severe is CVE-2002-0983?
CVE-2002-0983 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Irssi Irssi.