CVE-2005-0243

CVE-2005-0243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yahoo Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing programs via file names containing a large number of spaces and multiple file extensions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0243?
Yahoo! Messenger 6.0.0.1750, and possibly other versions before 6.0.0.1921, does not properly display long filenames in file dialog boxes, which could allow remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing programs via file names containing a large number of spaces and multiple file extensions.
How severe is CVE-2005-0243?
CVE-2005-0243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0243 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0243?
CVE-2005-0243 primarily affects Yahoo Messenger. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0243?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0243 published?
CVE-2005-0243 was published on 2005-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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