CVE-2002-1664 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published 28 May 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can add arbitrary users to another user's buddy list and potentially obtain sensitive information without proper authorization.

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

What is CVE-2002-1664?

CVE-2002-1664 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Yahoo! Messenger before February 2002 allows remote attackers to add arbitrary users to another user's buddy list and possibly obtain sensitive information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1664?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1664?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1664 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2002-1664 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1664 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q3x3-66rg-vp84.