Vulnerability Description
Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.0 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an invite request that contains hex-encoded spaces (%20) in the Invitation-Cookie field.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Msn Messenger | 1.0 |
References
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274086
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9161.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4827Exploit
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274086
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9161.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4827Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1831?
CVE-2002-1831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.0 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an invite request that contains hex-encoded spaces (%20) in the Invitation-Cookie field...
How severe is CVE-2002-1831?
CVE-2002-1831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Msn Messenger.