CVE-2002-2271

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Buffer overflow in BigFun 1.51b IRC client, when the Direct Client Connection (DCC) option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 69.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (4)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securiteam.com/exploits/6G003156AE.html
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10757
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/6G003156AE.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10757

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-2271?

CVE-2002-2271 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. Buffer overflow in BigFun 1.51b IRC client, when the Direct Client Connection (DCC) option is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string.

When was CVE-2002-2271 disclosed?

CVE-2002-2271 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-2271 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-2271 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-2271?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-2271, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-2271

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