CVE-2003-1336
9.3 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2003-1336 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mirc mirc. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Buffer overflow in mIRC before 6.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long irc:// URL.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirc. Update mirc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| mirc | mirc | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-1336?
CVE-2003-1336 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mirc mirc. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2003-1336?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-1336?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirc. Update mirc 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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