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CVE-2001-1488

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

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CVE-2001-1488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet. NOTE: a followup post suggests that this is not an issue in the daemon.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet. NOTE: a followup post suggests that this is not an issue in the daemon.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.34%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Open Projects NetworkOpen Projects Network Ircdu2.10.05.18

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1488?
Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet. NOTE: a followup post suggests that this is not an issue in the daemon.
How severe is CVE-2001-1488?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1488?
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