How severe is CVE-2011-0487?

CVE-2011-0487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-0487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0487?

CVE-2011-0487 affects Icq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0487?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0487 published?

CVE-2011-0487 was published on 2011-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0487

CVE-2011-0487 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Icq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Icq
Published: 2011-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ICQ 7 does not verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that is fetched through an automatic-update mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0487?: ICQ 7 does not verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that is fetched through an automatic-update mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2011-0487?: CVE-2011-0487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0487?: CVE-2011-0487 affects Icq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0487 published?: CVE-2011-0487 was published on 2011-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:icq:icq:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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