CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0382

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The XChat IRC client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a /dns command on a host whose DNS reverse lookup contains shell metacharacters.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the XChat client to the latest version and to monitor and restrict access to the /dns function.

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Original NVD description (English source)

XChat IRC client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a /dns command on a host whose DNS reverse lookup contains shell metacharacters.

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