CVE-2000-0594

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jul 4, 2000
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2000-0594: Medium severity, CVSS 5.0 | Vulnix