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CVE-2002-0425

5.0 · MEDIUM

mIRC DCC server protocol allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information such as alternate IRC nicknames via a "100 testing" message in a DCC connection request that cannot be ignored or canc…

Published Aug 12, 2002khaled_mardam-beyEPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2002-0425 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting khaled_mardam-bey mirc. It was published on August 12, 2002 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

mIRC DCC server protocol allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information such as alternate IRC nicknames via a "100 testing" message in a DCC connection request that cannot be ignored or canceled by the user, which may leak the alternate nickname in a response message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from khaled_mardam-bey. Update mirc 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

Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260244Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/8393.phpRefwww.osvdb.org/5301Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4247Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260244Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/8393.phpRefwww.osvdb.org/5301Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4247

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0425?

CVE-2002-0425 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting khaled_mardam-bey mirc. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-0425?

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-2002-0425?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from khaled_mardam-bey. Update mirc 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-2002-0425?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0425 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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