CVE-2001-0050

CriticalCVSS 10.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that resolves to a long DNS hostname or domain name.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 10.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2001
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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