CVE-2000-0046 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 4 Feb 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands by sending a malformed URL in an ICQ message, requiring user interaction to view the message.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0046?

CVE-2000-0046 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in ICQ 99b 1.1.1.1 client allows remote attackers to execute commands via a malformed URL within an ICQ message.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mirabilis Icq.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2000-0046 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0046 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84pf-mmw6-6g2p.