CVE Catalog

CVE-1999-0399

High
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk
2.67%

84th percentile - higher than 84% of all known CVEs

Summary

The DCC server command in the Mirc 5.5 client doesn't filter characters from file names properly, allowing remote attackers to place a malicious file in a different location.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute commands on the compromised system, posing a serious threat to the organization's security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Mirc client to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The DCC server command in the Mirc 5.5 client doesn't filter characters from file names properly, allowing remote attackers to place a malicious file in a different location, possibly allowing the attacker to execute commands.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS