CVE-2010-0300

CVE-2010-0300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ircd-ratbox 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

cache.c in ircd-ratbox before 2.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a HELP command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0300?
cache.c in ircd-ratbox before 2.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a HELP command.
How severe is CVE-2010-0300?
CVE-2010-0300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0300 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0300?
CVE-2010-0300 primarily affects Ircd-ratbox. In total, 55 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0300?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0300 published?
CVE-2010-0300 was published on 2010-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (55)

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