Description
Buffer overflow in Melange Chat System 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chat server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the msgText buffer in the chat_InterpretData function, as demonstrated via a long Nick (nickname) request.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005831
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=33&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=false
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6477Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10939
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005831
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=33&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=false
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6477Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10939
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 24, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified