CVE-2011-0487 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Jan 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Man-in-the-middle attackers can execute arbitrary code by intercepting unverified automatic updates in ICQ 7.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-0487?

CVE-2011-0487 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

ICQ 7 does not verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that is fetched through an automatic-update mechanism.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0487?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icq Icq.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0487?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0487 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2011-0487 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0487 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p7pv-f2ch-vv7g.