CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0233

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in micq client 0.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long Description field.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt service or gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the micq client to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in micq client 0.4.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long Description field.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS