CVE-2003-0235 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote malicious servers can execute arbitrary code on ICQ Pro 2003a clients via format string vulnerabilities in POP3 responses.

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-2003-0235?

CVE-2003-0235 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 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

Format string vulnerability in POP3 client for Mirabilis ICQ Pro 2003a allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the response to a UIDL command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mirabilis Icq.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0235?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0235 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-2003-0235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vc24-x76h-c7c6.

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