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CVE-2000-0594

UnknownEPSS 9.87%

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CVE-2000-0594 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.. EPSS estimates a 9.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.87%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CalderaOpenlinux Desktop2.3
CalderaOpenlinux Ebuilder2.3
CalderaOpenlinux Edesktop2.4
CalderaOpenlinux Eserver2.3
FreebsdFreebsd3.5
FreebsdFreebsd4.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux2007

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0594?
BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.
How severe is CVE-2000-0594?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0594 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0594?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST