CVE-2002-0984 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in the IRC script of Light 2.7.x and 2.8.x, specifically when running EPIC. Attackers can exploit this by embedding malicious EPIC4 code within an IRC channel's topic, which executes when a user joins that channel. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.7.30p4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:light:light:2.7.30p4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.8_pre9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:light:light:2.8_pre9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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