CVE-2001-1488

CVE-2001-1488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Open Projects Network Open Projects Network Ircd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet. NOTE: a followup post suggests that this is not an issue in the daemon.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1488?
Open Projects Network Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon u2.10.05.18 does not perform a double-reverse DNS lookup, which allows remote attackers to spoof any valid hostname on the Internet. NOTE: a followup post suggests that this is not an issue in the daemon.
How severe is CVE-2001-1488?
CVE-2001-1488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1488 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1488?
CVE-2001-1488 affects Open Projects Network Open Projects Network Ircd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1488?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1488 published?
CVE-2001-1488 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)