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CVE-2001-1305

First published: Fri Aug 17 2001(Updated: )

ICQ 2001a Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to automatically add arbitrary UINs to an ICQ user's contact list via a URL to a web page with a Content-Type of application/x-icq, which is processed by Internet Explorer.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CenterICQ=2000.0a
CenterICQ=2000.0b_build3278
CenterICQ=2001a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-1305?

    CVE-2001-1305 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its impact on user privacy and security.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2001-1305?

    To mitigate CVE-2001-1305, users should avoid using the affected versions of ICQ and consider updating to a more secure version.

  • What does CVE-2001-1305 target?

    CVE-2001-1305 targets versions of ICQ 2001a Alpha and earlier by allowing attackers to manipulate the user's contact list.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2001-1305?

    Users of ICQ versions 2000.0a, 2000.0b_build3278, and 2001a are affected by CVE-2001-1305.

  • What is the attack vector for CVE-2001-1305?

    The attack vector for CVE-2001-1305 is through a specially crafted web page that uses the application/x-icq MIME type.

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