CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-1094

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) before version 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a 'buddyicon' command with a long 'src' argument.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the system, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and infrastructure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update AOL Instant Messenger to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) before 4.3.2229 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "buddyicon" command with a long "src" argument.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS