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Multiple ICQ Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks version of ICQ installed

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote Windows host contains a program that is affected by
multiple flaws.

Description :

There are multiple flaws in versions of ICQ before 2003b, including
some that may permit a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the
remote host.

See also :

http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=315&idxseccion=10

Solution :

Upgrade to ICQ 2003b or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 132, 246, 929, 1307, 2664, 3226, 3813, 7461, 7462, 7463, 7464, 7465, 7466

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