CVE-2002-0320 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger via long messages, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing denial of service.
- 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-2002-0320?
CVE-2002-0320 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. 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 Yahoo! Messenger 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) message or (2) IMvironment field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0320?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yahoo Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0320?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0320 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-2002-0320 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0320 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j98c-38q6-r4r2.