CVE-2002-1698

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 1.0 through 4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long FN (font) argument in the message header.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/271130
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4675
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9014
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/271130
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4675
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9014
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
18.9%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft