CVE-1999-0220

CVSS 2.0 Score 10 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 1, 1999
Updated: Aug 17, 2022

Summary

CVE-1999-0220 is a vulnerability affecting Internet Relay Chat (IRC) servers, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service condition. By sending specially crafted messages, attackers can exploit this weakness and ultimately crash the server, making it unavailable for legitimate users. This issue highlights the importance of timely IRC server patches to prevent potential disruptions and maintain server stability.

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