CVE-2003-0520: Medium severity Cerulean Studios Trillian vulnerability
Published Jul 10, 2003
·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.