Vulnerability Description
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an "AddBuddy" link with the ScreenName parameter set to a large number of comma-separated values, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aol | Instant Messenger | 4.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0086.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9058.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/259435US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/5109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4709Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0086.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9058.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/259435US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/5109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4709Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0785?
CVE-2002-0785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an "AddBuddy" link with the ScreenName parameter set to a large number of comma-separated values, possibly ...
How severe is CVE-2002-0785?
CVE-2002-0785 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-2002-0785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aol Instant Messenger.