PT-2002-1602 · Melange · Melange Chat Server

Published 2002-06-11 · Updated 2008-09-05 · CVE-2002-0552

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Melange Chat server version 2.02

Description The issue is related to multiple buffer overflows that can be triggered by various means, including a long argument in the "/yell" command, long lines in the "/etc/melange.conf" configuration file, or long file names. This can cause a denial of service, resulting in a crash, and potentially allow the execution of arbitrary code.

Recommendations For Melange Chat server version 2.02, consider disabling the "/yell" command and restricting access to the configuration file to prevent exploitation until a fix is available. Additionally, limiting file name lengths can help mitigate the risk. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Related Identifiers

CVE-2002-0552

Affected Products

Melange Chat Server

References · 10

• 🔥 http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0157.html · Exploit
• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/21379 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267932 · Exploit
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/8845.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0552 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/4510 · Vendor Advisory
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/8846.php · Note
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/8842.php · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/4509 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/4508 · Note