MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2002-1916

Pirch and RusPirch, when auto-log is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a nickname containing an MS-DOS device name such as AUX, which is inserted into a filenam...

Vulnerability Description

Pirch and RusPirch, when auto-log is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a nickname containing an MS-DOS device name such as AUX, which is inserted into a filename for saving queries.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PirchPirch IrcAll versions
PirchRuspirchAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-1916?

CVE-2002-1916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Pirch and RusPirch, when auto-log is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a nickname containing an MS-DOS device name such as AUX, which is inserted into a filenam...

How severe is CVE-2002-1916?

CVE-2002-1916 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-2002-1916?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pirch Pirch Irc, Pirch Ruspirch.