CVE-2003-0288 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow triggered when a user saves a file with a long filename in IP Messenger for Windows.
- 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-2003-0288?
CVE-2003-0288 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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
Buffer overflow in the file & folder transfer mechanism for IP Messenger for Win 2.00 through 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via file with a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0288?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hiroaki Shirouzu Ip Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0288 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-2003-0288 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0288 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jj9-8ch6-vv29.