CVE-2002-1953
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CVE-2002-1953 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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