CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0155

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in Microsoft MSN Chat ActiveX Control, used in MSN Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, and Exchange Instant Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ResDLL parameter in the MSNChat OCX.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the system, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and infrastructure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of the software and disable the ActiveX control if it is not in use.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Microsoft MSN Chat ActiveX Control, as used in MSN Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, and Exchange Instant Messenger 4.5 and 4.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ResDLL parameter in the MSNChat OCX.

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