CVE-2005-0242

Name: CVE-2005-0242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-18T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Audio Setup Wizard (asw.dll) in Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to arbitrary code by placing a malicious ping.exe program into the Messenger program directory, which is installed with weak default permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Audio Setup Wizard (asw.dll) in Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to arbitrary code by placing a malicious ping.exe program into the Messenger program directory, which is installed with weak default permissions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yahoo	Messenger	5.5
Yahoo	Messenger	5.6
Yahoo	Messenger	5.6.0.1351
Yahoo	Messenger	6.0
Yahoo	Messenger	6.0.0.1750

References

http://messenger.yahoo.com/security/update6.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/11815Patch
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-6/advisory/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://messenger.yahoo.com/security/update6.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/11815Patch
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-6/advisory/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0242?

How severe is CVE-2005-0242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0242?

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