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CVE-2002-2271

5.0 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in BigFun 1.51b IRC client, when the Direct Client Connection (DCC) option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string.

Published Dec 31, 2002bigfunCWE-119EPSS 1.22%

Overview

CVE-2002-2271 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bigfun bigfun. It was published on December 31, 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

Buffer overflow in BigFun 1.51b IRC client, when the Direct Client Connection (DCC) option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bigfun. Update bigfun 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.securiteam.com/exploits/6G003156AE.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10757Refwww.securiteam.com/exploits/6G003156AE.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10757

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2271?

CVE-2002-2271 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bigfun bigfun. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-2271?

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-2002-2271?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bigfun. Update bigfun 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-2002-2271?

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