CVE-2000-0183 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a buffer overflow in the DCC chat feature of the ircII IRC client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0183?
CVE-2000-0183 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ircII 4.4 IRC client allows remote attackers to execute commands via the DCC chat capability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0183?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Michael Sandrof Ircii.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0183?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0183 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0183 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hj5-pc9v-69v3.