CVE-2005-0737 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Mar 2005 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger's offline mode, requiring user interaction.

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-2005-0737?

CVE-2005-0737 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Mar 2005. 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! Messenger allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the offline mode.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0737?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yahoo Messenger.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0737?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0737 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-2005-0737 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0737 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9r63-jh48-f85j.