CVE-2001-0050
Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and...
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.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2001-0050- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2001-0050- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2001-0050 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2001-0050- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-25vv-55gh-jghh No score
Buffer overflow in BitchX IRC client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and...
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.
- Record
GHSA-25vv-55gh-jghh- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | BitchX IRC Client 1.0 c17 - DNS Buffer Overflow | 2000-12-04 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2001-0050 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Colten Edwards Bitchx, published February 16, 2001. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 14.6%, the 96th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
References
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0086.html
distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes?id=a&anuncio=000364
securityfocus.com/bid/2087
linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2000/MDKSA-2000-079.php3
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5701
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-126.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0050
github.com/advisories/GHSA-25vv-55gh-jghh