Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2001-0792 affects legacy XChat 1.2.x. A malicious IRC nickname could trigger a format string bug and potentially let a remote attacker run code in the client process. The provided sources do not include CVSS, CPEs, patch details, or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running XChat 1.2.x or packaged derivatives that preserve the vulnerable nickname parsing behavior. Most risk is on endpoints connecting to untrusted IRC networks. The bundle does not prove exposure for later XChat versions or forks. Prioritize only if legacy XChat is present. For affected endpoints, urgency is high because the stated impact is remote code execution. If no XChat 1.2.x exists, this is a documentation and inventory closure item. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for XChat 1.2.x installations.; Remove or replace legacy XChat where found.; Check vendor or distribution advisories for fixed package versions..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- xchat-nickname-format-string(7416)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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