CVE-2002-1891 json
Buffer overflow in IRCIT 0.3.1 IRC client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long invite request.
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1870
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.0%
- EPSS 5.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in IRCIT 0.3.1 IRC client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long invite request.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21537)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21537 Ayman Akt IRCIT 0.3.1 - Invite Message Remote Buffer Overflow dos, 2002-06-12
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4998 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/4998
vdb-entry, exploit
-
iss.net
/security_center/static/9340.php
vdb-entry
-
online.securityfocus.com
/archive/1/276537
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1891
- NVD CVE-2002-1891
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