CVE-2005-0243
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CVE-2005-0243 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing programs via file names containing a large number of spaces and multiple file extensions.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing programs via file names containing a large number of spaces and multiple file extensions.
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/advisories/13712Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-2/advisory/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13712Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-2/advisory/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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