CVE-2004-2373

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2004 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable location, which may allow remote attackers to use a shell: URI to exploit other vulnerabilities that involve predictable locations.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/354448
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/354448
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9698
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15310
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.1%
87th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

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