CVE-2000-1172: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 19, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Gaim 0.10.3 and earlier using the OSCAR protocol allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long HTML tag.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.10.3
Rob Flynn Gaim=0.10
Event History
Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1172?
CVE-2000-1172 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-1172?
To fix CVE-2000-1172, upgrade to Gaim version 0.10.4 or later.
3
What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2000-1172?
CVE-2000-1172 can lead to denial of service attacks and may allow remote execution of arbitrary commands.
4
Which versions of Gaim are affected by CVE-2000-1172?
CVE-2000-1172 affects Gaim version 0.10.3 and earlier.
5
What protocol is exploited in CVE-2000-1172?
CVE-2000-1172 exploits the OSCAR protocol in Gaim.