CVE-2002-0425

Description

mIRC DCC server protocol allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information such as alternate IRC nicknames via a "100 testing" message in a DCC connection request that cannot be ignored or canceled by the user, which may leak the alternate nickname in a response message.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.74% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260244	vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.osvdb.org/5301	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4247	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8393.php	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0425?: CVE-2002-0425 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0425?: To fix CVE-2002-0425, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0425 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0425 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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