CVE-2001-0050 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code in BitchX via a long DNS hostname, requiring immediate patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0050?
CVE-2001-0050 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that resolves to a long DNS hostname or domain name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Colten Edwards Bitchx.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0050?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0050 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-2001-0050 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0050 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25vv-55gh-jghh.