CVE-2003-0288: Buffer overflow in the file & folder transfer mechanism for IP Messenger for Win 2.00 through 2.02 allows remo

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0288 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ip messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the file & folder transfer mechanism for IP Messenger for Win 2.00 through 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via file with a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hiroaki shirouzu

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hiroaki shirouzu ip messenger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ip-messenger || rpm -q ip-messenger || ip-messenger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ip-messenger sudo apt install ip-messenger=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo apt-mark hold ip-messenger

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ip-messenger sudo dnf downgrade ip-messenger-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00> sudo dnf versionlock add ip-messenger

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0288?

ip messenger: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0288 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0288 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0288 affect?

CVE-2003-0288 affects ip messenger. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the file & folder transfer mechanism for IP Messenger for Win 2.00 through 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via file with a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the file.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0288?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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