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CVE-2002-0552

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2002-07-03 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.

Affected Platforms

Melange Melange Chat System

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References