CVE-2002-1953

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the goim handler of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.4 through 4.8.2616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via escaping of the screen name parameter, which triggers the overflow when the user selects "Get Info" on the buddy.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5492
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288980
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9950.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5492
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.7%
86th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

aol