CVE-2002-0251 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can crash the ICQ client or execute arbitrary code via a format string buffer overflow vulnerability.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0251?

CVE-2002-0251 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in licq 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string of format string characters such as "%d".

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0251?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Licq Licq.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0251?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0251 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-2002-0251 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0251 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8422-qvqx-f423.