How severe is CVE-2002-1916?

CVE-2002-1916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1916?

CVE-2002-1916 primarily affects Pirch Pirch Irc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1916?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1916 published?

CVE-2002-1916 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1916

CVE-2002-1916 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pirch Pirch Irc 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pirch Pirch Irc
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Pirch and RusPirch, when auto-log is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a nickname containing an MS-DOS device name such as AUX, which is inserted into a filename for saving queries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1916?: Pirch and RusPirch, when auto-log is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a nickname containing an MS-DOS device name such as AUX, which is inserted into a filename for saving queries.
How severe is CVE-2002-1916?: CVE-2002-1916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1916?: CVE-2002-1916 primarily affects Pirch Pirch Irc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1916?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1916 published?: CVE-2002-1916 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pirch:pirch_irc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pirch:ruspirch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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