CVE-2002-0031

Name: CVE-2002-0031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-26T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0031 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflows in Yahoo! Messenger 5,0,0,1064 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ymsgr URI with long arguments to (1) call, (2) sendim, (3) getimv, (4) chat, (5) addview, or (6) addfriend.. EPSS estimates a 4.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflows in Yahoo! Messenger 5,0,0,1064 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ymsgr URI with long arguments to (1) call, (2) sendim, (3) getimv, (4) chat, (5) addview, or (6) addfriend.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.94%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yahoo	Messenger	5.0

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274223Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-16.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/137115US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4837Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/274223Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-16.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/137115US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4837Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0031?

How severe is CVE-2002-0031?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0031 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0031?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST