7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0237

First published: Wed May 07 2003(Updated: )

The "ICQ Features on Demand" functionality for Mirabilis ICQ Pro 2003a does not properly verify the authenticity of software upgrades, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary software via a spoofing attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CenterICQ=99a_2.15build1701
CenterICQ=99a_2.21build1800
CenterICQ=2000.0a
CenterICQ=2000.0b_build3278
CenterICQ=2001a
CenterICQ=2001b_build3636
CenterICQ=2001b_build3638
CenterICQ=2001b_build3659
CenterICQ=2002a_build3722
CenterICQ=2002a_build3727
CenterICQ=2003a_build3777
CenterICQ=2003a_build3799
CenterICQ=2003a_build3800

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0237?

    CVE-2003-0237 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to install arbitrary software.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0237?

    The best way to mitigate CVE-2003-0237 is to update to a newer, secured version of ICQ that does not have the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of ICQ are affected by CVE-2003-0237?

    CVE-2003-0237 affects various versions of ICQ, including 2003a build 3777, 2003a build 3799, and earlier versions like 2001a and 2002a.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2003-0237?

    Exploitation of CVE-2003-0237 can result in unauthorized software installation, leading to system compromise.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0237?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2003-0237 other than upgrading to a secure version of the software.

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