What is the severity of CVE-2002-1840?

CVE-2002-1840 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1840?

To fix CVE-2002-1840, users should uninstall the affected version 0.8.4 of the irssi IRC client and install a secure version that does not contain the backdoor.

How can I tell if my version of irssi is affected by CVE-2002-1840?

You can determine if your irssi version is affected by checking if it is 0.8.4 and was downloaded after March 14, 2002.

What risks are associated with CVE-2002-1840?

The primary risk associated with CVE-2002-1840 is that remote attackers could exploit the backdoor to access and control the compromised system.

Is any action required if I am using a version of irssi newer than 0.8.4 in relation to CVE-2002-1840?

If you are using a version of irssi newer than 0.8.4, you are not affected by CVE-2002-1840, but it's always good practice to keep software updated.

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CVE-2002-1840

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

28/6/2005

17/9/2024

CVE-2002-1840

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

irssi IRC client 0.8.4, when downloaded after 14-March-2002, could contain a backdoor in the configuration file, which allows remote attackers to access the system.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Irssi Irssi	=0.8.4

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4831

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1840?
CVE-2002-1840 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1840?
To fix CVE-2002-1840, users should uninstall the affected version 0.8.4 of the irssi IRC client and install a secure version that does not contain the backdoor.
How can I tell if my version of irssi is affected by CVE-2002-1840?
You can determine if your irssi version is affected by checking if it is 0.8.4 and was downloaded after March 14, 2002.
What risks are associated with CVE-2002-1840?
The primary risk associated with CVE-2002-1840 is that remote attackers could exploit the backdoor to access and control the compromised system.
Is any action required if I am using a version of irssi newer than 0.8.4 in relation to CVE-2002-1840?
If you are using a version of irssi newer than 0.8.4, you are not affected by CVE-2002-1840, but it's always good practice to keep software updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1840?
CVE-2002-1840 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1840?
To fix CVE-2002-1840, users should uninstall the affected version 0.8.4 of the irssi IRC client and install a secure version that does not contain the backdoor.
How can I tell if my version of irssi is affected by CVE-2002-1840?
You can determine if your irssi version is affected by checking if it is 0.8.4 and was downloaded after March 14, 2002.
What risks are associated with CVE-2002-1840?
The primary risk associated with CVE-2002-1840 is that remote attackers could exploit the backdoor to access and control the compromised system.
Is any action required if I am using a version of irssi newer than 0.8.4 in relation to CVE-2002-1840?
If you are using a version of irssi newer than 0.8.4, you are not affected by CVE-2002-1840, but it's always good practice to keep software updated.