CVE-2003-1020
First published: Tue Dec 23 2003(Updated: )
The format_send_to_gui function in formats.c for irssi before 0.8.9 allows remote IRC users to cause a denial of service (crash).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Irssi | =0.8.4 | |
| Irssi | =0.8.5 | |
| Irssi | =0.8.6 | |
| Irssi | =0.8.7 | |
| Irssi | =0.8.8 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1020?
CVE-2003-1020 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash irssi.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1020?
To mitigate CVE-2003-1020, upgrade irssi to version 0.8.9 or later.
Which versions of irssi are affected by CVE-2003-1020?
CVE-2003-1020 affects irssi versions 0.8.4 through 0.8.8.
Can CVE-2003-1020 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-1020 can be exploited by remote IRC users to crash the application.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-1020?
Yes, the patch is included in irssi version 0.8.9 and later.
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