CVE-2003-1512: Buffer overflow in mIRC 6.1 and 6.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long D

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1512 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mirc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in mIRC 6.1 and 6.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long DCC SEND request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: khaled mardam-bey

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

khaled mardam-bey mirc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.1 · 6.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mirc || rpm -q mirc || mirc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mirc sudo apt install mirc=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo apt-mark hold mirc

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mirc sudo dnf downgrade mirc-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add mirc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: mIRC 6.1 - 'DCC SEND' Buffer Overflow (1)
Exploit-DB: mIRC 6.1 - 'DCC SEND' Buffer Overflow (2)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-1512?

mirc: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-1512 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1512 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-1512 affect?

CVE-2003-1512 affects mirc. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in mIRC 6.1 and 6.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long DCC SEND request.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1512?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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