CVE-2008-7314
CVE-2008-7314 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mirc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-400
- Affected product: Mirc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
mIRC before 6.35 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long nickname.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-7314?
- mIRC before 6.35 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long nickname.
- How severe is CVE-2008-7314?
- CVE-2008-7314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2008-7314 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-2008-7314?
- CVE-2008-7314 affects Mirc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-7314?
- 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-2008-7314 published?
- CVE-2008-7314 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mirc:mirc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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