Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger before February 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long set_buddygrp 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.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/755755Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101439616623230&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-16.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/755755Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1665?
CVE-2002-1665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger before February 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long set_buddygrp field.
How severe is CVE-2002-1665?
CVE-2002-1665 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-2002-1665?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yahoo Messenger.