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CVE-2002-1488

First published: Tue Mar 18 2003(Updated: )

The IRC component of Trillian 0.73 and 0.74 allows remote malicious IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a PART message with (1) a missing channel or (2) a channel that the Trillian user is not in.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cerulean Studios Trillian=0.74

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1488?

    CVE-2002-1488 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1488?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-1488, users should upgrade to a patched version of Trillian if available.

  • Which versions of Trillian are affected by CVE-2002-1488?

    Trillian versions 0.73 and 0.74 are affected by CVE-2002-1488.

  • What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-1488?

    CVE-2002-1488 describes a denial of service attack via malicious PART messages from IRC servers.

  • Can CVE-2002-1488 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1488 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted messages from malicious IRC servers.

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