CVE-2009-1915
CVE-2009-1915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Icq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Icq
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL Search Hook (ICQToolBar.dll) in ICQ 6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an Internet shortcut .URL file containing a long URL parameter, which triggers a crash when browsing a folder that contains this file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1915?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the URL Search Hook (ICQToolBar.dll) in ICQ 6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an Internet shortcut .URL file containing a long URL parameter, which triggers a crash when browsing a folder that contains this file.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1915?
- CVE-2009-1915 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1915 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1915?
- CVE-2009-1915 affects Icq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1915?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-1915 published?
- CVE-2009-1915 was published on 2009-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/54893
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503935/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35150
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50858
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8832
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:icq:icq:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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