CVE-2005-0737: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 13, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the offline mode.
Affected Software
17 affected components
Yahoo Messenger=5.6
Yahoo Messenger=5.6.0.1355
Yahoo Messenger=5.6.0.1358
Yahoo Messenger=6.0.0.1750
Yahoo Messenger=5.6.0.1347
Yahoo Messenger=5.0.1232
Yahoo Messenger=5.5.1249
Yahoo Messenger=5.5
Yahoo Messenger=6.0.0.1921
Yahoo Messenger=6.0.0.1643
Yahoo Messenger=5.0
Yahoo Messenger=5.6.0.1351
Yahoo Messenger=4.0
Yahoo Messenger=5.0.1065
Yahoo Messenger=5.6.0.1356
Yahoo Messenger=6.0
Yahoo Messenger=5.0.1046
Event History
Mar 13, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0737?
CVE-2005-0737 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0737?
To fix CVE-2005-0737, upgrade Yahoo Messenger to version 6.0 or later.
3
Which versions of Yahoo Messenger are affected by CVE-2005-0737?
CVE-2005-0737 affects Yahoo Messenger versions 4.0 to 6.0.0.1921 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0737?
CVE-2005-0737 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
Can CVE-2005-0737 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2005-0737 can be exploited remotely without user interaction by attackers.