CVE-2000-0281

Summary

CVE-2000-0281 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Napster client beta 5. If an attacker sends a specially crafted message, they can cause the client to crash, resulting in a denial of service. The buffer overflow occurs due to improper handling of long messages, leading to unintended program behavior and potential service disruption. This issue was identified and documented in the early 2000s and highlights the importance of input validation and secure coding practices to prevent such vulnerabilities.

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