Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflows in Yahoo! Messenger 5,0,0,1064 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ymsgr URI with long arguments to (1) call, (2) sendim, (3) getimv, (4) chat, (5) addview, or (6) addfriend.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Messenger | 5.0 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274223Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-16.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/137115US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4837PatchVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274223Vendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-16.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/137115US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4837PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0031?
CVE-2002-0031 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflows in Yahoo! Messenger 5,0,0,1064 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ymsgr URI with long arguments to (1) call, (2) sendim, (3) getimv, (4) chat, (5) add...
How severe is CVE-2002-0031?
CVE-2002-0031 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0031?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yahoo Messenger.