CVE-2002-0592

Name: CVE-2002-0592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-06-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0592 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to steal files that are being transferred to other clients by connecting to port 4443 (Direct Connection) or port 5190 (file transfer) before the intended user.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to steal files that are being transferred to other clients by connecting to port 4443 (Direct Connection) or port 5190 (file transfer) before the intended user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aol	Instant Messenger	2.0.912
Aol	Instant Messenger	2.0.996
Aol	Instant Messenger	2.0_n
Aol	Instant Messenger	2.1.1236
Aol	Instant Messenger	2.5.1366
Aol	Instant Messenger	2.5.1598
Aol	Instant Messenger	3.0.1415
Aol	Instant Messenger	3.0.1470
Aol	Instant Messenger	3.0_n
Aol	Instant Messenger	3.5.1635
Aol	Instant Messenger	3.5.1670
Aol	Instant Messenger	3.5.1808
Aol	Instant Messenger	3.5.1856
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.0
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.1
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.1.2010
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.2
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.2.1193
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
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.8.2616
Aol	Instant Messenger	4.8.2646

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/269006Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4574Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8931
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/269006Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4574Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8931

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0592?

How severe is CVE-2002-0592?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0592 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0592?

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