CVE-2002-1891 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IRCIT clients via a buffer overflow in long invite requests.
- 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-2002-1891?
CVE-2002-1891 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in IRCIT 0.3.1 IRC client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long invite request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1891?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ayman Akt Ircit.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1891?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1891 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-2002-1891 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1891 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6v36-wr64-x57x.