CVE-2002-2329

CVE-2002-2329 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting ICQ client versions 2001b, 2002a, and 2002b. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw by sending a message containing an excessive number of emoticons, leading to high CPU consumption or a client crash. With a CVSS score of 7.8, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Despite its age, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating historical awareness.