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CVE-2005-1618

UnknownEPSS 3.16%

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CVE-2005-1618 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The YMSGR URL handler in Yahoo! Messenger 5.x through 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disconnect) via a room login or a room join request packet with a third : (colon) and an & (ampersand), which causes Messenger to send a corrupted packet to the server, which triggers a disconnect from the server.. EPSS estimates a 3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The YMSGR URL handler in Yahoo! Messenger 5.x through 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disconnect) via a room login or a room join request packet with a third : (colon) and an & (ampersand), which causes Messenger to send a corrupted packet to the server, which triggers a disconnect from the server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.16%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
YahooMessenger5.5
YahooMessenger5.6
YahooMessenger6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1618?
The YMSGR URL handler in Yahoo! Messenger 5.x through 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disconnect) via a room login or a room join request packet with a third : (colon) and an & (ampersand), which causes Messenger to send a corrupted packet to the server, which triggers a disconnect from the server.
How severe is CVE-2005-1618?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1618 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1618?
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