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CVE-2000-0594

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.0 Published: 2000-07-04 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BitchX IRC client does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an invite to a channel whose name includes special formatting characters.

Affected Platforms

Caldera Openlinux DesktopMandrakesoft Mandrake LinuxFreebsd FreebsdCaldera Openlinux EbuilderCaldera Openlinux EdesktopCaldera Openlinux Eserver

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References