CVE-2002-0425 describes a vulnerability in mIRC's DCC server protocol that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, specifically alternate IRC nicknames. This occurs when a "100 testing" message in a DCC connection request, which cannot be ignored or canceled, prompts a response that leaks the alternate nickname. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0 (medium severity) with a low attack complexity and no authentication required, potentially leading to a partial compromise of confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:khaled_mardam-bey:mirc:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0_1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:khaled_mardam-bey:mirc:6.0_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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