CVE-1999-0220

Summary

CVE-1999-0220 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting IRC (Internet Relay Chat) servers. Malicious users can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted messages to crash the server, resulting in a denial-of-service condition, making it inaccessible to legitimate users. This issue emerged in the late 1990s and highlights the importance of keeping IRC servers and their related software updated to mitigate security risks.

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