Description
mIRC DCC server protocol allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information such as alternate IRC nicknames via a "100 testing" message in a DCC connection request that cannot be ignored or canceled by the user, which may leak the alternate nickname in a response message.
Products
- Khaled Mardam-Bey mIRC 6.0
- Khaled Mardam-Bey mIRC 6.0_1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-0425, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-0425 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