CVE-2002-0231 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on mIRC clients by sending a long nickname, requiring users to upgrade to a patched version.
- 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-2002-0231?
CVE-2002-0231 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in mIRC 5.91 and earlier allows a remote server to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long nickname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Khaled Mardam-Bey Mirc.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0231 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-2002-0231 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0231 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whx5-3vjj-xg9h.