CVE-2002-0552

Melange Chat server 2.02 - Buffer Overflow via Long Argument or Configuration Line

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-0552. PoCs published by DVDMAN.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Melange Chat System by sending an overly large '/yell' command. It establishes a TCP connection to the target and sends a crafted payload to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by DVDMAN · perldosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21379

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Melange Chat System by sending an overly large '/yell' command. It establishes a TCP connection to the target and sends a crafted payload to trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Melange Chat System
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target Melange Chat Server · Target server must be running and accessible
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4509
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8842.php
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4510
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4508
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8845.php
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8846.php
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0157.html
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267932

Scores

EPSS 0.0862
EPSS Percentile 94.4%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
melange/melange_chat_system 2.0.2_beta_2
Published Jul 03, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026