CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1362

First published: Mon Dec 23 2002(Updated: )

mICQ 0.4.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed ICQ message types without a 0xFE separator character.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Matthew Smith micq=0.4.3
Matthew Smith micq=0.4.6
Matthew Smith micq=0.4.9
Matthew Smith micq=0.4.9.2b
Matthew Smith micq=0.4.9.3
Matthew Smith micq=0.4.9.4

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1362?

    CVE-2002-1362 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1362?

    To fix CVE-2002-1362, upgrade mICQ to version 0.4.10 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

  • Which versions of mICQ are affected by CVE-2002-1362?

    Versions 0.4.3, 0.4.6, 0.4.9, 0.4.9.2b, 0.4.9.3, and 0.4.9.4 of mICQ are all affected by CVE-2002-1362.

  • Can CVE-2002-1362 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1362 can be exploited remotely through the sending of malformed ICQ message types.

  • What impacts can CVE-2002-1362 have on system security?

    CVE-2002-1362 can lead to a denial of service that disrupts the normal functionality of the mICQ application.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203