What is the severity of CVE-2005-0242?

CVE-2005-0242 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0242?

To fix CVE-2005-0242, ensure that vulnerable versions of Yahoo Messenger are not used and consider updating to a patched version.

Which versions of Yahoo Messenger are affected by CVE-2005-0242?

CVE-2005-0242 affects Yahoo Messenger versions 5.5, 5.6, and 6.0.0.1750.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0242?

CVE-2005-0242 is a code execution vulnerability that can be exploited via weak permissions on the Messenger program directory.

Can CVE-2005-0242 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-0242 can be exploited remotely if the attacker can place a malicious ping.exe in the Yahoo Messenger directory.

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CVE-2005-0242

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/2/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-0242

First published: Fri Feb 18 2005(Updated: )

The Audio Setup Wizard (asw.dll) in Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to arbitrary code by placing a malicious ping.exe program into the Messenger program directory, which is installed with weak default permissions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Yahoo Messenger	=5.6
Yahoo Messenger	=6.0.0.1750
Yahoo Messenger	=5.5
Yahoo Messenger	=5.6.0.1351
Yahoo Messenger	=6.0

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/11815

Remedy

http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-6/advisory/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0242?
CVE-2005-0242 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0242?
To fix CVE-2005-0242, ensure that vulnerable versions of Yahoo Messenger are not used and consider updating to a patched version.
Which versions of Yahoo Messenger are affected by CVE-2005-0242?
CVE-2005-0242 affects Yahoo Messenger versions 5.5, 5.6, and 6.0.0.1750.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0242?
CVE-2005-0242 is a code execution vulnerability that can be exploited via weak permissions on the Messenger program directory.
Can CVE-2005-0242 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0242 can be exploited remotely if the attacker can place a malicious ping.exe in the Yahoo Messenger directory.

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