CVE-2000-0183

Summary

CVE-2000-0183 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting ircII 4.4 IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client. Attackers can exploit this issue by sending specially crafted DCC (Direct Client-to-Client) chat messages, triggering the buffer overflow and potentially executing arbitrary commands on the victim's machine. This can lead to system compromises and unauthorized access. IRC users are advised to upgrade to a patched version of ircII or use alternative, more secure clients to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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