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CVE-2002-0006

UnknownEPSS 8.09%

Last modified

CVE-2002-0006 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XChat 1.8.7 and earlier, including default configurations of 1.4.2 and 1.4.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary IRC commands as other clients via encoded characters in a PRIVMSG command that calls CTCP PING, which expands the characters in the client response when the percascii variable is set.. EPSS estimates a 8.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XChat 1.8.7 and earlier, including default configurations of 1.4.2 and 1.4.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary IRC commands as other clients via encoded characters in a PRIVMSG command that calls CTCP PING, which expands the characters in the client response when the percascii variable is set.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.09%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XchatXchat1.4.2
XchatXchat1.4.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0006?
XChat 1.8.7 and earlier, including default configurations of 1.4.2 and 1.4.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary IRC commands as other clients via encoded characters in a PRIVMSG command that calls CTCP PING, which expands the characters in the client response when the percascii variable is set.
How severe is CVE-2002-0006?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0006 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0006?
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