Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the boxelyRenderer module in the Personal Status Manager feature in ICQ 6.0 build 6043 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted personal status message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Icq | Mirabilis Icq | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29821Vendor Advisory
- http://www.infigo.hr/en/in_focus/advisories/INFIGO-2008-04-08Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490921/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28803Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1299/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41852
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29821Vendor Advisory
- http://www.infigo.hr/en/in_focus/advisories/INFIGO-2008-04-08Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490921/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28803Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1299/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41852
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1920?
CVE-2008-1920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the boxelyRenderer module in the Personal Status Manager feature in ICQ 6.0 build 6043 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary c...
How severe is CVE-2008-1920?
CVE-2008-1920 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-2008-1920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Icq Mirabilis Icq.