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CVE-2002-1953

Published: Jun 28, 2005Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other

No Known Exploits

No Fix Available

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:NAccess Vector

Network

AC:LAccess Complexity

Low

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:NConfidentiality

None

I:NIntegrity

None

A:PAvailability

Partial

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Weaknesses

Affected Products

instant messenger aol

On-premDesktop App

Communications / messaging-chat

aolcommercialCommunications

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5492

securityfocus.com

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288980

online.securityfocus.com

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9950.php

Timeline

Published

Jun 28, 2005

Last Updated

Apr 16, 2026

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