CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0792

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2001-0792 in XChat 1.2.x has a format string vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed nickname.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, posing a significant security risk to systems using XChat.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update XChat to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in XChat 1.2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed nickname.

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