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CVE-2006-0765

First published: Sat Feb 18 2006(Updated: )

GUI display truncation vulnerability in ICQ Inc. (formerly Mirabilis) ICQ 2003a, 2003b, Lite 4.0, Lite 4.1, and possibly other Windows versions allows user-assisted remote attackers to hide malicious file extensions, bypass Windows security warnings via a filename that is all uppercase and of a specific length, which truncates the malicious extension from the display and could trick a user into executing arbitrary programs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CenterICQ=2003a
CenterICQ=2003b
Miranda IM=4.0
Miranda IM=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0765?

    The severity of CVE-2006-0765 is considered moderate due to its potential for user-assisted exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0765?

    To fix CVE-2006-0765, users should upgrade to the latest version of ICQ that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2006-0765?

    CVE-2006-0765 affects ICQ versions 2003a, 2003b, Lite 4.0, and Lite 4.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-0765?

    CVE-2006-0765 is a GUI display truncation vulnerability that allows hiding of malicious file extensions.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2006-0765?

    CVE-2006-0765 can be exploited by remote attackers with user assistance.

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