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CVE-2007-6122

MEDIUM · CVSS 5 EPSS 2.08%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2007-11-26 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2007-6122
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5
EPSS
2.08%

Original NVD Description

The default_encrypt function in encrypt.c in IRC Services before 5.0.63, and 5.1.x before 5.1.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long password. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.