CVE-2001-0050
CVE-2001-0050 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Colten Edwards Bitchx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Colten Edwards Bitchx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that resolves to a long DNS hostname or domain name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0050?
- Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that resolves to a long DNS hostname or domain name.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0050?
- CVE-2001-0050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0050 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0050?
- CVE-2001-0050 affects Colten Edwards Bitchx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0050?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2001-0050 published?
- CVE-2001-0050 was published on 2001-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:78.bitchx.v1.1.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0081.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0086.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000364
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-079.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-126.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2087
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5701
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:colten_edwards:bitchx:1.0c17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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