CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0231

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in mIRC 5.91 and earlier allows a remote server to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long nickname.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the user's system, posing a serious threat to data and system security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update mIRC to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in mIRC 5.91 and earlier allows a remote server to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long nickname.

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