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CVE-2002-2075

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

ICQ 2001a and 2002b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and hang) via a contact message with a large contacts number.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CenterICQ=2001a
CenterICQ=2002b

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2075?

    CVE-2002-2075 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory consumption and application hang.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2075?

    To fix CVE-2002-2075, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of ICQ that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2075?

    CVE-2002-2075 affects ICQ versions 2001a and 2002b.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-2075 enable?

    CVE-2002-2075 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through specially crafted contact messages.

  • Is there a way to mitigate the effects of CVE-2002-2075?

    One way to mitigate CVE-2002-2075 is to restrict the receipt of messages from unknown contacts to prevent exploitation.

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