CVE-2004-0891: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0891: Buffer overflow in the MSN protocol handler for gaim 0.79 to 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

Buffer overflow in the MSN protocol handler for gaim 0.79 to 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an "unexpected sequence of MSNSLP messages" that results in an unbounded copy operation that writes to the wrong buffer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Gaim instant-messaging client flaw in the MSN protocol handler. A remote party could crash the application, and the CVE says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Business urgency is mainly for environments still running Gaim 0.79 through 1.0.1. Exposure is likely limited to legacy desktops or archived systems running affected Gaim versions with MSN protocol functionality enabled. The provided data does not identify modern affected products or broader server-side exposure. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not a current internet-wide emergency. Escalate only if affected Gaim clients remain in production, sensitive environments, or unmanaged desktop images. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Gaim 0.79 through 1.0.1 installations.; Apply applicable vendor updates from distribution advisories where still relevant.; Disable MSN protocol use on any remaining legacy Gaim deployments..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 21, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
gaim-msn-slp-dos(17787)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
FLSA:2188CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11790CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
USN-8-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
gaim-file-transfer-dos(17790)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
gaim-msn-slp-bo(17786)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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