CVE-2003-0520

Name: CVE-2003-0520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-08-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Trillian 1.0 Pro and 0.74 Freeware allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TypingUser message in which the "TypingUser" string has been modified.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Trillian 1.0 Pro and 0.74 Freeware allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TypingUser message in which the "TypingUser" string has been modified.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cerulean Studios	Trillian	0.74
Cerulean Studios	Trillian	1.0

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105735714318026&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8107Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105735714318026&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8107Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0520?

Trillian 1.0 Pro and 0.74 Freeware allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TypingUser message in which the "TypingUser" string has been modified.

How severe is CVE-2003-0520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0520?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2003-0520?

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Source: NVD / NIST