CVE-2005-1655 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

AOL Instant Messenger 5.5.x and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via an invalid smiley icon location in the sml parameter of a font tag.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aol	Instant Messenger	1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13553Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13553Exploit

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-1655?

CVE-2005-1655 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). AOL Instant Messenger 5.5.x and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via an invalid smiley icon location in the sml parameter of a font tag.

How severe is CVE-2005-1655?

CVE-2005-1655 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-2005-1655?

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