7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1920: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 22 2008(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the boxelyRenderer module in the Personal Status Manager feature in ICQ 6.0 build 6043 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted personal status message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Miranda IM=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1920?

    CVE-2008-1920 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1920?

    To fix CVE-2008-1920, upgrade to a patched version of ICQ that mitigates the buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-1920?

    CVE-2008-1920 affects users of ICQ version 6.0 build 6043.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1920?

    CVE-2008-1920 can be exploited by remote attackers sending crafted personal status messages.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2008-1920 exploitation?

    Exploitation of CVE-2008-1920 can lead to application crashes and the execution of arbitrary code.

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