CVE-2002-1891

IRCIT 0.3.1 - Buffer Overflow via Long Invite Request

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-1891. PoCs published by gobbles.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in IRCIT when processing INVITE messages. It crafts a maliciously formatted message to overflow a fixed buffer (MAXHOSTLEN) and overwrite the return address, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Description

Buffer overflow in IRCIT 0.3.1 IRC client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long invite request.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by gobbles · cdoslinux

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21537

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This exploit targets a buffer overflow in IRCIT when processing INVITE messages. It crafts a maliciously formatted message to overflow a fixed buffer (MAXHOSTLEN) and overwrite the return address, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Classification

Working Poc 90%

Attack Type

Rce

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: IRCIT (version not specified)

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Victim must be running a vulnerable version of IRCIT · Attacker must be able to send INVITE messages to the victim

MITRE ATT&CK

T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution

devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9340.php

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276537

Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4998

Scores

EPSS 0.0501

EPSS Percentile 91.1%

Details

Status published

Products (1)

ayman_akt/ircit 0.3.1

Published Dec 31, 2002

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026