CVE-2002-0785

Name: CVE-2002-0785
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0785 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an "AddBuddy" link with the ScreenName parameter set to a large number of comma-separated values, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an "AddBuddy" link with the ScreenName parameter set to a large number of comma-separated values, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.74%

88.5th 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	4.1.2010
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://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0086.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9058.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/259435US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/5109
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4709Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0086.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9058.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/259435US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/5109
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4709Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0785?

How severe is CVE-2002-0785?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0785 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0785?

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