CVE-2003-0520: Medium severity Cerulean Studios Trillian vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2003
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Updated

Trillian 1.0 Pro and 0.74 Freeware allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TypingUser message in which the "TypingUser" string has been modified.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cerulean Studios Trillian=1.0
Cerulean Studios Trillian=0.74

Event History

Jul 10, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 18, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0520?

CVE-2003-0520 has a medium severity level as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0520?

To fix CVE-2003-0520, users should upgrade to a newer version of Trillian that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Trillian are affected by CVE-2003-0520?

CVE-2003-0520 affects both Trillian 1.0 Pro and 0.74 Freeware.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-0520 facilitate?

CVE-2003-0520 facilitates a denial of service attack through specially crafted TypingUser messages.

5

Is CVE-2003-0520 still a concern for current Trillian users?

CVE-2003-0520 is largely historical, but users should ensure they are running supported versions of Trillian to avoid potential risks.

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