CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2373

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) versions 4.3 through 5.5 involves the Buddy icon file being created in a predictable location. A remote attacker can exploit this by using a 'shell:' URI to facilitate the exploitation of other vulnerabilities related to predictable file locations.

Risk Assessment

The risk is that an attacker can remotely exploit the predictable location of the icon file to execute malicious code or further escalate an attack, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update AOL Instant Messenger to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability, and to avoid opening unknown links or files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Buddy icon file for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.3 through 5.5 is created in a predictable location, which may allow remote attackers to use a shell: URI to exploit other vulnerabilities that involve predictable locations.

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