CWE
134
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1120

First published: Mon Mar 03 2008(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in the embedded Internet Explorer component for Mirabilis ICQ 6 build 6043 allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to HTML code generation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Miranda IM=6-build_6043

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1120?

    CVE-2008-1120 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1120?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-1120, users should update to a newer version of ICQ that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1120?

    CVE-2008-1120 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code remotely or cause a denial of service.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1120?

    CVE-2008-1120 specifically affects Mirabilis ICQ version 6 build 6043.

  • What are the symptoms of an exploit leveraging CVE-2008-1120?

    Symptoms of an exploit may include unresponsive behavior or crashes of the ICQ application.

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