CVE-2001-1419

Name: CVE-2001-1419
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1419 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7.2480 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an instant message that contains a large amount of "<!--" HTML comments.. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7.2480 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an instant message that contains a large amount of "<!--" HTML comments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.41%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.0
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.1
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.2
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.3
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.3.2229
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.4
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.5
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.6
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.7
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.7.2480
Cerulean Studios	Trillian	0.6351

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0014.htmlExploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/507771Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JARL-56TPTNUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247707Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3398Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7233
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0014.htmlExploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/507771Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JARL-56TPTNUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247707Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3398Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7233

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1419?

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7.2480 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an instant message that contains a large amount of "<!--" HTML comments.

How severe is CVE-2001-1419?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1419 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1419?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST