CVE-2006-0629
5.1CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 5.9.3861 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by tricking the user into requesting Buddy Info about a long screen name, which might cause a buffer overflow.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0948.html
archives.neohapsis.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423906/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423920/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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Timeline
Published
Feb 10, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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