Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 16, 2001· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2001-0050
CVE-2001-0050
Description
Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via an IP address that resolves to a long DNS hostname or domain name.
Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:a:colten_edwards:bitchx:1.0c17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
8- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0081.htmlnvdExploit
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0086.htmlnvdExploit
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/2087nvdExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:78.bitchx.v1.1.ascnvd
- distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/nvd
- www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-079.php3nvd
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-126.htmlnvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5701nvd
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