What is the severity of CVE-2002-2361?

CVE-2002-2361 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2361?

To fix CVE-2002-2361, it is recommended to uninstall vulnerable versions of Yahoo Messenger and upgrade to a later version that addresses this issue.

What versions of Yahoo Messenger are affected by CVE-2002-2361?

CVE-2002-2361 affects Yahoo Messenger versions 4.0, 5.0, and 5.5.

Can CVE-2002-2361 be exploited through DNS spoofing?

Yes, CVE-2002-2361 can be exploited via DNS spoofing, allowing attackers to install malicious software.

What risks does CVE-2002-2361 pose to users?

CVE-2002-2361 poses risks such as unauthorized installation of trojan programs and potential data breaches.

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CVE-2002-2361

medium

5.8

CWE

264

31/12/2002

29/10/2007

17/9/2024

CVE-2002-2361

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The installer in Yahoo! Messenger 4.0, 5.0 and 5.5 does not verify package signatures which could allow remote attackers to install trojan programs via DNS spoofing.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Yahoo Messenger	=5.5
Yahoo Messenger	=5.0
Yahoo Messenger	=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2361?
CVE-2002-2361 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2361?
To fix CVE-2002-2361, it is recommended to uninstall vulnerable versions of Yahoo Messenger and upgrade to a later version that addresses this issue.
What versions of Yahoo Messenger are affected by CVE-2002-2361?
CVE-2002-2361 affects Yahoo Messenger versions 4.0, 5.0, and 5.5.
Can CVE-2002-2361 be exploited through DNS spoofing?
Yes, CVE-2002-2361 can be exploited via DNS spoofing, allowing attackers to install malicious software.
What risks does CVE-2002-2361 pose to users?
CVE-2002-2361 poses risks such as unauthorized installation of trojan programs and potential data breaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2361?
CVE-2002-2361 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2361?
To fix CVE-2002-2361, it is recommended to uninstall vulnerable versions of Yahoo Messenger and upgrade to a later version that addresses this issue.
What versions of Yahoo Messenger are affected by CVE-2002-2361?
CVE-2002-2361 affects Yahoo Messenger versions 4.0, 5.0, and 5.5.
Can CVE-2002-2361 be exploited through DNS spoofing?
Yes, CVE-2002-2361 can be exploited via DNS spoofing, allowing attackers to install malicious software.
What risks does CVE-2002-2361 pose to users?
CVE-2002-2361 poses risks such as unauthorized installation of trojan programs and potential data breaches.