CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0486
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk1.82%
76th percentile - higher than 76% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger allows a remote attacker to send a malicious hyperlink to the client, potentially leading to a system crash.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could cause service disruption, impacting the organization's operational continuity.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the software and monitor traffic for suspicious hyperlinks.
Original NVD description (English source)
Denial of service in AOL Instant Messenger when a remote attacker sends a malicious hyperlink to the receiving client, potentially causing a system crash.