CVE-2002-0251: Buffer Overflow

Published May 29, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in licq 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string of format string characters such as "%d".

Affected Software

5 affected components
licq licq=1.0.2
licq licq=1.0.1
licq licq=1.0.4
licq licq=1.0.3
licq licq=1.0

Event History

May 29, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0251?

CVE-2002-0251 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0251?

To fix CVE-2002-0251, upgrade to Licq version 1.0.5 or later, which addresses this buffer overflow issue.

3

What versions of Licq are affected by CVE-2002-0251?

Licq versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, and 1.0.4 are affected by CVE-2002-0251.

4

Can CVE-2002-0251 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0251 can be exploited remotely, causing crashes and potential unauthorized code execution.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-0251?

The potential impacts of CVE-2002-0251 include denial of service and possible arbitrary code execution on the affected systems.

Contact

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