CVE-2001-0792 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on XChat clients by sending a malformed nickname, requiring immediate software updates.
- 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-2001-0792?
CVE-2001-0792 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in XChat 1.2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed nickname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0792?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xchat Xchat.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0792?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0792 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2001-0792 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0792 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p86p-x498-prcv.