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CVE-2000-0594

BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel w…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
CalderaOpenlinux Desktop
Version 2.3
CalderaOpenlinux Ebuilder
Version 2.3
CalderaOpenlinux Edesktop
Version 2.4
CalderaOpenlinux Eserver
Version 2.3
FreebsdFreebsd
Versions 3.5, 4.0
MandrakesoftMandrake Linux
Version 2007

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