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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-0486

Denial of service in AOL Instant Messenger when a remote attacker sends a malicious hyperlink to the receiving client, potentially causing a system crash.

Vulnerability Description

Denial of service in AOL Instant Messenger when a remote attacker sends a malicious hyperlink to the receiving client, potentially causing a system crash.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AolInstant Messenger3.5

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0486?

CVE-1999-0486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Denial of service in AOL Instant Messenger when a remote attacker sends a malicious hyperlink to the receiving client, potentially causing a system crash.

How severe is CVE-1999-0486?

CVE-1999-0486 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0486?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aol Instant Messenger.