CVE-2002-0231

CVE-2002-0231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Khaled Mardam-bey Mirc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in mIRC 5.91 and earlier allows a remote server to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long nickname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0231?
Buffer overflow in mIRC 5.91 and earlier allows a remote server to execute arbitrary code on the client via a long nickname.
How severe is CVE-2002-0231?
CVE-2002-0231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0231 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0231?
CVE-2002-0231 primarily affects Khaled Mardam-bey Mirc. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0231?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0231 published?
CVE-2002-0231 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

More vulnerabilities in Khaled Mardam-bey Mirc

All CVEs affecting Khaled Mardam-bey Mirc →