CVE-2000-0857 json
The logging capability in muh 2.05d IRC server does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows remote attackers to cau…
published 2000-10-18 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2000-0844
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.4%
- EPSS 2.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The logging capability in muh 2.05d IRC server does not properly cleanse user-injected format strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands via a malformed nickname.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/bid/1665 advisory
Exploit prediction
2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1665 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
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securityfocus.com
/bid/1665
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0067.html
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2000-09/0068.html
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/5215
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2000-0857
- NVD CVE-2000-0857
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