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CVE-2001-1488

5.0 · MEDIUM

Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet.

Published Dec 31, 2001open_projects_networkEPSS 1.34%

Overview

CVE-2001-1488 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting open_projects_network open_projects_network_ircd. It was published on December 31, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet. NOTE: a followup post suggests that this is not an issue in the daemon.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from open_projects_network. Update open_projects_network_ircd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/219388/2003-04-27/2003-05-03/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/220380Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7283Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/219388/2003-04-27/2003-05-03/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/220380Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7283

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1488?

CVE-2001-1488 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting open_projects_network open_projects_network_ircd. It was published on December 31, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1488?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1488?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from open_projects_network. Update open_projects_network_ircd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-1488?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1488 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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