CVE-2002-0251: Buffer Overflow
Published May 29, 2002
·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.