CVE-2010-3443

CVE-2010-3443 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quassel-irc Quassel 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

ctcphandler.cpp in Quassel before 0.6.3 and 0.7.x before 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive IRC) via multiple Client-To-Client Protocol (CTCP) requests in a PRIVMSG message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3443?
ctcphandler.cpp in Quassel before 0.6.3 and 0.7.x before 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive IRC) via multiple Client-To-Client Protocol (CTCP) requests in a PRIVMSG message.
How severe is CVE-2010-3443?
CVE-2010-3443 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3443 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3443?
CVE-2010-3443 primarily affects Quassel-irc Quassel Irc. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3443?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3443 published?
CVE-2010-3443 was published on 2013-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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