CVE-2001-0050 Information

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.

Reference

ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:78.bitchx.v1.1.asc http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0081.html http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0086.html http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000364 http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-079.php3 http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-126.html http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2087 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5701