CVE-2002-2173 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Trillian IRC client's DCC Chat module.
- 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-2002-2173?
CVE-2002-2173 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
Buffer overflow in the IRC module of Trillian 0.725 and 0.73 allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DCC Chat message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2173?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2173?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2173 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-2002-2173 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2173 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hq88-727q-3mvw.