Vulnerability Description
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long filename, possibly caused by a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aol | Instant Messenger | 4.7 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/972499US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JARL-569MEKUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/218920Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3407
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7254
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/972499US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JARL-569MEKUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/218920Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3407
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7254
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1420?
CVE-2001-1420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 4.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long filename, possibly caused by a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2001-1420?
CVE-2001-1420 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-2001-1420?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aol Instant Messenger.