CVE-2002-2155 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 16 Nov 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Trillian clients by sending malicious IRC invite responses containing format string specifiers.

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-2002-2155?

CVE-2002-2155 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the error handling of IRC invite responses for Trillian 0.725 and 0.73 allows remote IRC servers to execute arbitrary code via an invite to a channel with format string specifiers in the name.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2155?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2155?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2155 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-2002-2155 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2155 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgvj-fw8g-f65f.