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CVE-2002-1698

UnknownEPSS 15.51%

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CVE-2002-1698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.0 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long FN (font) argument in the message header.. EPSS estimates a 15.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.0 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long FN (font) argument in the message header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
15.51%

96.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftMsn Messenger1.0
MicrosoftMsn Messenger2.0
MicrosoftMsn Messenger2.2
MicrosoftMsn Messenger3.0
MicrosoftMsn Messenger3.6
MicrosoftMsn Messenger4.0
MicrosoftMsn Messenger4.5
MicrosoftMsn Messenger4.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1698?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.0 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long FN (font) argument in the message header.
How severe is CVE-2002-1698?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1698?
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