CVE-2002-1665: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger before February 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long setbuddygrp field.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Yahoo Messenger=5.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 28, 2005
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-2002-1665?
CVE-2002-1665 has a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1665?
To fix CVE-2002-1665, upgrade to a version of Yahoo! Messenger released after February 2002.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2002-1665?
CVE-2002-1665 specifically affects Yahoo! Messenger version 5.0.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1665 allow?
CVE-2002-1665 allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow for denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
5
Is CVE-2002-1665 still a risk today?
CVE-2002-1665 is less likely to be a current risk due to the obsolete status of Yahoo! Messenger 5.0.