CVE-2002-0155 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the MSN Chat ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2002-0155?
CVE-2002-0155 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. 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 Microsoft MSN Chat ActiveX Control, as used in MSN Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, and Exchange Instant Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ResDLL parameter in the MSNChat OCX.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0155?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Msn Chat Control, Microsoft Msn Messenger, Microsoft Msn Messenger Service for Exchange.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0155?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0155 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-2002-0155 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0155 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jjhg-8w5v-3hcv.