CVE-2002-2361 Supply chain in n/a

Medium 5.8 Published 29 Oct 2007 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can install trojan programs via DNS spoofing because the installer fails to verify package signatures.

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-2002-2361?

CVE-2002-2361 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2007. 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

The installer in Yahoo! Messenger 4.0, 5.0 and 5.5 does not verify package signatures which could allow remote attackers to install trojan programs via DNS spoofing.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2361?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2361?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2361 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-2361 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2361 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xm7-h5wr-j4f5.