CVE-2000-0047

Summary

CVE-2000-0047 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Yahoo Pager/Messenger client. Maliciously crafted URLs within messages can cause the application to exceed the buffer limit, resulting in a denial of service condition. The overflow occurs due to the client's inability to handle long URLs properly, potentially crashing the application and disrupting user experience. Attackers can exploit this issue by sending extended URLs to targeted users, leading to a denial of service for their Yahoo Pager/Messenger clients.

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