CVE-2001-0050

critical

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.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5701

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-126.html

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-079.php3

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000364

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2001-02-16

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Critical

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H