CVE-2003-0238
First published: Wed May 07 2003(Updated: )
The Message Session window in Mirabilis ICQ Pro 2003a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by spoofing the address of an ADS server and sending HTML with a -1 width in a table tag.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0238?
CVE-2003-0238 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to significant CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0238?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0238, ensure that you are using a version of ICQ that has addressed this vulnerability, or consider disabling HTML content in messages.
What versions of ICQ are affected by CVE-2003-0238?
CVE-2003-0238 affects specific versions of ICQ Pro 2003a and earlier, including various builds of 99a and 2003a.
Can CVE-2003-0238 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0238 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send malicious HTML to the vulnerable ICQ versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-0238 represent?
CVE-2003-0238 represents a denial of service (DoS) attack that disrupts the normal functioning of the ICQ client.
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- version/centericq/99a_2.21build1800
- version/centericq/2000.0a
- version/centericq/2000.0b_build3278
- version/centericq/2001a
- version/centericq/2001b_build3636
- version/centericq/2001b_build3638
- version/centericq/2001b_build3659
- version/centericq/2002a_build3722
- version/centericq/2002a_build3727
- version/centericq/2003a_build3777
- version/centericq/2003a_build3799
- version/centericq/2003a_build3800