Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) message or (2) IMvironment field.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Messenger | 5.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101439616623230&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-16.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8264.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8265.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/419419US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/887319US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4162
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4163
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101439616623230&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-16.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8264.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8265.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/419419US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/887319US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4162
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0320?
CVE-2002-0320 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) message or (2) IMvironment field.
How severe is CVE-2002-0320?
CVE-2002-0320 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0320?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yahoo Messenger.