CVE-2002-0425

Name: CVE-2002-0425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0425 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mIRC DCC server protocol allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information such as alternate IRC nicknames via a "100 testing" message in a DCC connection request that cannot be ignored or canceled by the user, which may leak the alternate nickname in a response message.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mIRC DCC server protocol allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information such as alternate IRC nicknames via a "100 testing" message in a DCC connection request that cannot be ignored or canceled by the user, which may leak the alternate nickname in a response message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Khaled Mardam-Bey	Mirc	6.0
Khaled Mardam-Bey	Mirc	6.0_1

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260244Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8393.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5301
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4247Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260244Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8393.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5301
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4247Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0425?

How severe is CVE-2002-0425?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0425 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0425?

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