CVE-2003-0334
2.1 · LOWOverview
CVE-2003-0334 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting colten_edwards bitchx. It was published on May 10, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
BitchX IRC client 1.0c20cvs and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (core dump) via certain channel mode changes that are not properly handled in names.c.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from colten_edwards. Update bitchx 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| colten_edwards | bitchx | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0334?
CVE-2003-0334 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting colten_edwards bitchx. It was published on May 10, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2003-0334?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0334?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from colten_edwards. Update bitchx 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.
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