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 Software | Affected Version | How 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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CVE-2003-0237 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to install arbitrary software.
The best way to mitigate CVE-2003-0237 is to update to a newer, secured version of ICQ that does not have the vulnerability.
CVE-2003-0237 affects various versions of ICQ, including 2003a build 3777, 2003a build 3799, and earlier versions like 2001a and 2002a.
Exploitation of CVE-2003-0237 can result in unauthorized software installation, leading to system compromise.
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2003-0237 other than upgrading to a secure version of the software.