PUBLISHED DATE: October 18, 2001CVE-2001-0792:
Format String Vulnerability

Description

Format string vulnerability in XChat 1.2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed nickname.

Products

• XChat 1.2.x

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0792, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0792 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0792