CVE-2001-1488

Name: CVE-2001-1488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open Projects Network	Open Projects Network Ircd	u2.10.05.18

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1488?

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?

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Source: NVD / NIST