CVE-2004-0043 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in the download feature of Yahoo Instant Messenger.
- 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-2004-0043?
CVE-2004-0043 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2004. 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 Instant Messenger 5.6.0.1351 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename in the download feature.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yahoo Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0043 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-2004-0043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0043 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-53mq-phmq-8frp.