CVE-2002-0983: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 24, 2002
·Updated
IRC client irssi in irssi-text before 0.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IRC channel that has a long topic followed by a certain string, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Irssi irssi=0.8.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 24, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0983?
CVE-2002-0983 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service through a remote attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0983?
To fix CVE-2002-0983, upgrade the irssi software to version 0.8.4 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0983?
CVE-2002-0983 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the irssi IRC client.
4
Which versions of irssi are affected by CVE-2002-0983?
Versions of irssi prior to 0.8.4 are affected by CVE-2002-0983.
5
Can CVE-2002-0983 lead to unauthorized access?
No, CVE-2002-0983 primarily causes denial of service and does not directly allow unauthorized access.