CVE-2002-2155

Description

Format string vulnerability in the error handling of IRC invite responses for Trillian 0.725 and 0.73 allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via an invite to a channel with format string specifiers in the name.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.74% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9761.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/285695	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5388	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2155?: CVE-2002-2155 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2155?: To fix CVE-2002-2155, 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-2002-2155 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-2155 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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