CVE-2002-0321: Medium severity yahoo messenger vulnerability

Published May 3, 2002
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Updated

Yahoo! Messenger 5.0 allows remote attackers to spoof other users by modifying the username and using the spoofed username for social engineering or denial of service (flooding) attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Yahoo Messenger=5.0

Event History

May 3, 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-2002-0321?

CVE-2002-0321 is classified as a vulnerability that allows for user impersonation, potentially leading to social engineering attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0321?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0321, users should upgrade to a later version of Yahoo Messenger that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0321?

Users of Yahoo Messenger version 5.0 are affected by CVE-2002-0321 due to the ability of attackers to spoof usernames.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-0321?

CVE-2002-0321 can be exploited for social engineering or denial of service attacks through username spoofing.

5

Is CVE-2002-0321 still a concern today?

While CVE-2002-0321 specifically affects an outdated version of Yahoo Messenger, it highlights the importance of keeping software updated to avoid similar vulnerabilities.

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