CVE-2002-0552
Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a...
CVE-2002-0552 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Melange Chat System, published June 11, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.62%, the 95th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.
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Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.
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CVE-2002-0552- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.
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CVE-2002-0552- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0547 No score
Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.
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EUVD-2002-0547- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-7qgm-xx5m-g23r No score
Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a...
Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.
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GHSA-7qgm-xx5m-g23r- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Melange Chat System 2.0.2 Beta 2 - '/yell' Remote Buffer Overflow | 2002-04-14 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |