CVE-2005-0243 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing programs via file names containing a large number of spaces and multiple file extensions.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yahoo	Messenger	5.5

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/13712PatchVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-2/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13712PatchVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-2/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-0243?

CVE-2005-0243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downlo...

How severe is CVE-2005-0243?

CVE-2005-0243 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-2005-0243?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yahoo Messenger.