CVE-2005-0242
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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
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://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-6/advisory/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-6/advisory/Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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